Robert Fico

Slovak politician, head of the government of Slovakia since October 25, 2023. Before that, he headed the government in 2006-2010 and 2012-2018.

Born on September 15, 1964, in Topoľčany, Slovakia. He earned a law degree from Comenius University in Bratislava and worked in jurisprudence before starting his political career. For many years, he served as head of government, becoming a record holder for the longest tenure in this position. Currently, he continues to lead the government of the Slovak Republic as the leader of the SMER-SD party ("Direction - Social Democracy"). He is known for his pro-Russian views and criticism of the Ukrainian authorities.

1993

Appointed as a member of the Slovak delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

1999

Founded the political party "Direction - Social Democracy."

2006

Formed the first coalition government after winning the parliamentary elections

2009

Introduced the single European currency, the euro, in the territory of the Slovak Republic

2012

Formed the first single-party majority government in the history of modern Slovakia

2023

Assumed the position of Prime Minister for the fourth time

2024

Fico was the target of an assassination attempt, resulting in a gunshot wound

2025

Held negotiations in Moscow to ensure the supply of natural gas to Slovakia. In the same year, Fico effectively justified Russia's aggression against Ukraine

2025

264 psychiatrists and psychologists signed an open letter expressing concern about Fico's mental state due to his statements

2026

Supported the Hungarian government's proposal to create an inspection to check the condition of the "Druzhba" oil pipeline

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Zelenskyy: The Slovak government is playing very dangerous games by getting closer to Russia

The President of Ukraine criticized the Slovak government's position on rapprochement with Russia and support for Ukraine. Zelenskyy started a dialog with Prime Minister Fico about understanding evil in war.

War in Ukraine • January 15, 09:33 PM • 61661 views

Slovak opposition prepares vote of no confidence in PM Fico

Opposition parties in Slovakia announced an attempt to pass a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Robert Fico. The main reason was his trip to Moscow and the change in the country's foreign policy course.

News of the World • January 14, 03:04 PM • 25969 views

“It's impossible": Fico refuses to go to Kyiv

The deputy speaker of the Slovak parliament said that Prime Minister Fico would not go to Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy. The statement was made during a visit by a Slovak delegation to Moscow.

Politics • January 14, 11:06 AM • 55141 views

Arrive on Friday: Zelenskiy agrees to meet with Fico, but in Kyiv

Ukraine's President invited Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Kyiv on Friday. The meeting is scheduled to discuss the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine.

Politics • January 13, 05:16 PM • 51355 views

Fico invited Zelenskyy to negotiations on gas transit through Ukraine

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico proposed to Zelenskyy to meet to discuss the cessation of Russian gas transit. The meeting is planned to be held on the territory of Slovakia near the Ukrainian border.

Politics • January 13, 03:11 PM • 30795 views

Zelensky on Fico: He refused to help Ukraine and made a losing bet on Moscow

Ukraine's President criticized Slovakia's Prime Minister for refusing Ukrainian gas transit assistance. Zelenskyy calls Fico's bet on cooperation with Russia a losing proposition from the start.

Economy • January 12, 05:43 PM • 46590 views

Slovak MPs travel to Moscow for gas talks. The plane's route had to be changed due to a ban on flying over Poland

A delegation from the Slovak parliament traveled to Russia to discuss gas supplies and the war in Ukraine. Due to Poland's ban, the delegation changed its route and flew via the Czech Republic and Germany.

News of the World • January 12, 04:37 PM • 31236 views

Fico announces guaranteed Russian gas supplies and again threatens Ukraine with sanctions

Slovakia's prime minister announced guaranteed supplies of 3-3. 5 billion cubic meters of Russian gas to the country. If the situation with gas transit through Ukraine does not change, he threatens to suspend aid and veto further support.

Politics • January 12, 02:56 PM • 55024 views

“Let them not be angry": Slovak President refuses to visit Ukraine due to gas transit shutdown

Peter Pellegrini canceled his visit to Kyiv because of Ukraine's suspension of Russian gas transit on January 1. He said that this step threatens Slovakia's energy security.

Economy • January 11, 07:33 PM • 53670 views

Stopping gas transit: Ukraine is not a member of the working group of the European Commission and Slovakia - media

The European Commission and Slovakia are forming a working group to assess the consequences of the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine. The group will consider the economic impact and possible compensation for Slovakia.

Economy • January 10, 01:50 PM • 25880 views

MFA on Slovakia's statements about stopping gas transit: no need to put a sore thumb on a healthy head

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi responded to the Slovak prime minister's statements about stopping gas transit through Ukraine. He emphasized that the problem is Russia and the unwillingness of some European countries to get rid of energy dependence.

Economy • January 10, 10:46 AM • 27435 views

Slovakia threatens with veto power in the EU over gas transit shutdown

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico is considering vetoing EU decisions on Ukraine because of the suspension of Russian gas transit. The country may lose 1.5 billion euros due to the lack of transit.

Politics • January 9, 02:30 PM • 25144 views

Fico is going to Brussels: “I will sabotage the ungrateful Zelensky”

Slovakia's Prime Minister accuses Zelenskiy of “sabotage” over the suspension of Russian gas transit. Fico plans to discuss with the European Commissioner compensation for losses of €1.5 billion.

Economy • January 9, 02:55 AM • 111016 views

Poland is ready to increase electricity sales to Ukraine in case of a supply interruption from Slovakia

Poland's climate minister has declared her readiness to increase electricity supplies to Ukraine if Slovakia stops supplying it. This is a response to Slovak Prime Minister Fico's threats of a possible cutoff of energy supplies.

Economy • January 7, 10:13 AM • 25519 views

Slovakia wails that Brussels canceled consultations on stopping gas transit through Ukraine

The European Commission canceled a trilateral meeting with Slovakia and Ukraine on stopping the transit of Russian gas due to the absence of the Ukrainian side. Slovakia is waiting for a new date for consultations.

Economy • January 6, 05:55 PM • 44702 views

Slovakia will continue to supply electricity to Ukraine despite Fico's threats

Slovak operator SEPS has confirmed that it will continue to supply electricity to Ukraine as part of emergency assistance. In 11 months of 2023, electricity exports from Slovakia to Ukraine tripled.

Economy • January 4, 07:57 AM • 69261 views

“We are not a Russian rag": people protest against Prime Minister Fico in Slovakia

In Bratislava, 4,000 people protested against Prime Minister Fico's pro-Russian policies. Protesters with EU flags accused Fico of “treason” and called on him to “go to Moscow.

News of the World • January 3, 11:26 PM • 28031 views

Fico threatens to cut aid to Ukrainian refugees due to gas transit shutdown

Robert Fico announced that the Smer party is ready to reduce support for Ukrainian citizens in Slovakia. This is a reaction to the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, which resulted in a loss of 5 billion euros in revenue.

Economy • January 2, 06:10 PM • 35737 views

Slovak PM: stopping gas transit through Ukraine will have “dramatic consequences” for the EU

Robert Fico said that the termination of Russian gas transit through Ukraine would have a negative impact on the EU, but not on Russia. Fico announced a “two-track policy” for 2025, focused on all sides of the world.

Economy • January 1, 12:18 PM • 59242 views

Zelenskyy: Hungarian and Slovak peoples are actually on the side of truth, and their authorities should recognize the truth

President Zelenskyy said that the Hungarian and Slovak people support Ukraine, and their authorities should recognize the truth. He emphasized the importance of European unity and warned against cooperation with Russia.

War in Ukraine • December 31, 10:48 PM • 106021 views

Slovak Prime Minister Fico complained in a letter to the EU leadership about the suspension of gas transit

Slovak Prime Minister Fico writes a letter to the EU leadership regarding Ukraine's termination of Russian gas transit after 2024.

Economy • December 30, 07:58 AM • 84814 views

Poland is ready to compensate Ukraine for electricity in case of Slovakia's refusal

The Polish government plans to increase electricity production for Ukraine due to a possible suspension of supplies from Slovakia. Bratislava threatens to stop exports because of Ukraine's refusal to transit Russian gas.

Economy • December 29, 06:25 PM • 41007 views

Zelenskyy: instructed government officials to do everything together with partners in Europe to maintain the stability of the united European energy system

The President instructed government officials to work with the EU to maintain the stability of the energy system. Ukraine is looking for alternatives to Slovak electricity imports, which currently account for 19% of the total.

Economy • December 28, 04:18 PM • 35472 views

Halushchenko on Slovakia's threats to stop electricity supply: there is a mechanism to replace these imports

Galushchenko appealed to the EU because of Slovakia's intention to stop supplying electricity to Ukraine. The minister said he was ready to replace Slovak imports with supplies from other neighbors.

Economy • December 28, 04:08 PM • 31765 views

Ukraine calls on the European Commission to respond to Slovak Prime Minister's threats to cut off electricity supplies

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has responded to Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's statement about a possible suspension of electricity supplies. The Ministry reminded that Ukraine pays for electricity and accused Fico of acting in the interests of Russia.

Economy • December 28, 02:34 PM • 41694 views

“It seems that Putin has instructed Fico to open a second energy front against Ukraine.” Zelensky responds to Slovak PM's statements on electricity

The President of Ukraine commented on the Slovak prime minister's statement about the possible termination of electricity supplies after January 1. Zelenskyy accused Fico of acting in the interests of Russia and recalled the economic consequences for Slovakia.

War in Ukraine • December 28, 12:27 PM • 64177 views

Slovak Prosecutor General's Office to check Fico's visit to Putin

The NGO Peace of Ukraine has appealed to the Slovak Prosecutor General's Office to investigate Prime Minister Fico's visit to Moscow. The association accuses Fico of legitimizing Putin, who is subject to an international warrant.

News of the World • December 27, 01:14 PM • 18682 views

Foreign Ministry responds to Putin's statement that Slovakia wants to become a platform for negotiations

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi emphasized that Ukraine needs a comprehensive and just peace based on a 10-point formula.

Politics • December 27, 11:26 AM • 14735 views

Ukraine will consider the European Commission's request for energy supplies, but will not allow Russian gas transit

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry confirmed its readiness to consider the European Commission's request for energy supplies. However, as of January 1, the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine will be suspended.

Economy • December 27, 10:18 AM • 16029 views

Slovakia wants to become a platform for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, Putin does not mind

Slovakian Prime Minister Fico suggested that Russia hold talks with Ukraine on the territory of his country. Putin said that Russia was not against such a proposal.

War in Ukraine • December 26, 05:00 PM • 36917 views