Slovak PM Says Troops Will Not Fight Russia for Those Seeking Conflict
Robert Fico warns that anyone provoking a NATO-Russia war must bear responsibility, according to Russian state news agency TASS
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that Slovak troops would not be sent to fight Russia on behalf of parties seeking to provoke a military conflict, according to a report published by the Russian state news agency TASS.
TASS quoted Fico as saying that those interested in instigating a war between NATO and Russia "must bear the responsibility for such a move."
The report did not specify the context, date or venue of Fico's remarks, nor did it provide additional detail on the specific circumstances that prompted the statement.
Fico, who has previously expressed skepticism toward increased Western military support for Ukraine, has been a vocal critic within the European Union and NATO of policies he views as risking direct confrontation with Russia.
TASS is a Russian state-owned news agency, and its reporting on statements by foreign officials regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict often aligns with the Kremlin's positions. Independent confirmation of the full context of Fico's remarks was not immediately available.
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