Slovak PM Warns Europe Is 'On the Brink' of Wider Military Conflict

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned that Europe is “on the brink” of a wider military conflict, saying the war in Ukraine has “spiraled out of control,” according to a report by Anadolu Agency.

The Turkish news agency said Fico made the remarks ahead of a planned visit to Kyiv on Friday.

Details of the exact context and venue of Fico's comments were not specified in the available report. Anadolu Agency did not immediately provide additional quotes or elaboration on what specific developments prompted the warning.

Fico, who has led Slovakia since taking office, has previously expressed skepticism toward continued Western military support for Ukraine and has called for a negotiated end to the conflict, positions that have at times put him at odds with other European Union and NATO members.

The upcoming visit to the Ukrainian capital comes as European leaders continue to debate the trajectory of the war, now well into its multi-year course, and the risks of further escalation involving outside powers.

Anadolu Agency's report did not include additional comment from Ukrainian officials or other European leaders in response to Fico's statement. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.