Pro-Russia Slovakian ex-PM Fico poised for comeback after election win despite concerns over future Ukraine support
- Fico and his leftist Smer party won Slovakia's parliamentary election but fell short of a majority, requiring a coalition government.
- Fico campaigned on ending Slovakia's military support for Ukraine and mending ties with Russia, winning votes from older and rural constituencies.
- The liberal, pro-European Progressive Slovakia party came second, while the center-left populist Hlas party took third place.
- Fico's return risks straining EU-NATO unity on Ukraine as he aligns with Hungary's Orban, but the next government's stance remains uncertain.
- Slovakia has provided significant military aid to Ukraine so far, but Fico could withdraw support amid rising inflation and Ukraine fatigue.
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