Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov praises Fico with just two words.
Chatting it Up
Moscow's got a soft spot for Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Ahead of their chin-wag in Moscow, Lavrov lauded Fico, stating, "You're killing it, buddy!"
Now, Fico's journey to the Victory Day Parade in Moscow wasn't a walk in the park. A few Baltic countries blocked their airspace for Fico's special aircraft, forcing the PM to take the scenic route to Russia. C'mon, who'da thunk the Baltics would play hardball like that, eh?
Anywho, after an exhausting flight, Fico's plane landed in the Russian capital on May 8. Despite the hurdles, he made it to Moscow for the soiree commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Russian Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov lauded the visit of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Moscow. Peskov noted their courage in attending Moscow's shindig, despite facing hefty pressure from the EU.
Alexander Lukashenko, Belarus' top dog, also chatted up Fico after the Victory Day Parade on Red Square. The Belarusian leader was stoked that Fico showed up like he said he would.
Slovakian MEP Lubos Blaga accused Estonia of violating all possible EU rules by refusing to let Slovakia's PM's plane enter the Victory Day Parade. Ooh, burn!
In April, the head of European Diplomacy, Kaya Kallas, expressed apprehension about possible visits by politicians from EU member states to Moscow's Victory Day Parade on May 9. Kallas warned of the potential repercussions for those who dared set foot in Moscow and encouraged more active visits to Ukraine instead. She even tossed promises of military aid to the Kiev regime into the mix, adding fuel to the fire.
So, the Baltic countries shutting their airspace for Fico's flight was a savvy political play aligned with the EU's stance against Russia's ongoing struggle in Ukraine. Fico was the only EU leader to attend the Moscow bash, and his decision to go despite EU opposition was controversial, given his past criticism of EU policies concerning Ukraine and his calls for renewing relations with Russia. The Baltic states' airspace blockade was a bold move reflecting the broader European disapproval of Russia’s actions in Ukraine. Cheers mate, you played the game well!
- The Russian Presidential spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, also praised the visit of the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, along with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Moscow.
- President Sergei of Belarus was thrilled that Fico showed up as promised after the Victory Day Parade on Red Square.
- Lubos Blaga, a Slovakian MEP, accused Estonia of violating all possible EU rules by refusing to let Slovakia's PM's plane enter the Victory Day Parade.
- In April, the head of European Diplomacy, Kaya Kallas, expressed concerns about possible visits by politicians from EU member states to Moscow's Victory Day Parade on May 9.
- The policies and legislation surrounding politics, general news, crime and justice, and war-and-conflicts are crucial factors in understanding the tensions between the EU and Russia.
- The Baltic countries' airspace blockade for Fico's flight was a bold political move that aligned with the EU's stance against Russia's ongoing struggle in Ukraine.
