Fico Taps Anti-Ukraine Sentiment in Bid to Return as Slovak PM, Testing EU Unity

Robert Fico, Slovakia's longest-serving prime minister, is making a political comeback by tapping into anti-Ukraine sentiment.
Fico has vowed to end military aid to Ukraine, called Slovakia's president an "American agent", and opposes NATO membership for Ukraine if he wins September 30 elections.
Fico's potential return to power would test EU unity against Russia, align Slovakia more with Hungary's Orban, and reduce support for Ukraine.
Slovakia has largely backed Ukraine since the invasion, but polls show most Slovaks blame the West or Ukraine for the war, aiding Fico's narrative.
Fico faces a tight race against a pro-EU challenger, but could return as PM by allying with far-right parties if he wins a plurality.

Robert Fico, Slovakia's longest-serving prime minister, is making a political comeback by tapping into anti-Ukraine sentiment.
Fico has vowed to end military aid to Ukraine, called Slovakia's president an "American agent", and opposes NATO membership for Ukraine if he wins September 30 elections.
Fico's potential return to power would test EU unity against Russia, align Slovakia more with Hungary's Orban, and reduce support for Ukraine.
Slovakia has largely backed Ukraine since the invasion, but polls show most Slovaks blame the West or Ukraine for the war, aiding Fico's narrative.
Fico faces a tight race against a pro-EU challenger, but could return as PM by allying with far-right parties if he wins a plurality.