Slovak PM Fico Forgives Attacker in First Speech Since Assassination Attempt
TL;DR
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, who opposes military aid to Ukraine, believes his stance on Ukraine led to an assassination attempt that left him seriously wounded. In a speech, Fico expressed no malice towards his attacker and suggested his differing views from the European mainstream made him a target. The assailant has been arrested, and authorities are investigating potential involvement of a third party. Fico's government has faced criticism for its policies, which opponents fear could lead Slovakia towards autocracy.
- Slovakia's Fico says his views on Ukraine were behind his assassination attempt NPR
- Slovak Prime Minister Speaks Publicly for First Time Since Assassination Attempt The New York Times
- Slovak PM blames opposition for attempt on his life Al Jazeera English
- Slovak PM Fico who survived assassination attempt releases video statement after release from hospital The Associated Press
- Slovakia’s PM in first speech since assassination attempt: ‘I forgive him’ The Hill
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