Slovak prime minister's political group affirms his intent to participate in Putin's Victory Day military parade.
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Slovak PM Fico Still Planning Moscow Trip Despite Health Rumors
It's looking like Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is still set to attend the 9 May Victory Day parade in Moscow, despite whispers about his health. According to MP Ján Richter from the ruling Smer party, Fico's journey to the Russian capital is still on the cards.
The news comes after Fico cancelled his 1 May schedule, leaving folks wondering about his well-being. However, Richter assures us that Fico is hale and hearty, both physically and psychologically. He hinted that the cancellation could be related to the anniversary of the assassination attempt on Fico last year on 15 May, or perhaps a mental health issue creeping up.
Fico will be the sole Slovak politician heading to Moscow for the celebrations, as per the chairman of the Smer parliamentary faction.
Meanwhile, another political figure, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, had to cut short his visit to the United States due to health concerns. Originally, Vučić had planned to join Putin in Moscow on 9 May, having given his word to the Kremlin leader.
Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, called on European leaders not to participate in military celebrations in Moscow on 9 May. Instead, she urged them to show solidarity with Ukraine. The European Union has also instructed EU candidate states to skip the 9 May parade in Moscow and avoid Russia altogether.
As for Fico, we can only wait and see if he makes it to Moscow. In the absence of an official announcement, speculation about his health and the Moscow trip continues to swirl.
In the Loop
- Fico's health concerns and potential attendance at the Moscow parade have sparked intense talk in Slovakia, fueling speculation about his ability to maintain his workload.
- Fico's health struggles stem from injuries sustained during an assassination attempt last year on 15 May. His recent cancellations of public appearances support this theory.
- As of May 3, Fico is still tentatively scheduled to attend the Moscow parade, but observers question his capacity to proceed considering ongoing health issues. Some analysts like Matúš Kostolný from Denník N suggest that cancelling the trip might be the more prudent choice.
- No formal announcement regarding Fico's Moscow visit has been made as of the latest reports. Stay tuned!
- The general news about Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's health raises concerns about his ability to manage his workload in politics, particularly as he plans to attend the Moscow parade in 2025.
- Amidst the health rumors, Matúš Kostolný, an analyst from Denník N, advocates for Fico to consider cancelling his Moscow trip in light of his ongoing health struggles, which stem from an assassination attempt last year.
- In the wake of Fico's health concerns and his potential visit to Moscow, policy-and-legislation regarding war-and-conflicts gains prominence, as the European Union has instructed EU candidate states to avoid Russia altogether and show solidarity with Ukraine.
- The whispers about Fico's health have been fueled by his recent cancellations of public appearances, which ignite discussion about his mental health and whether it may be affecting his psychological well-being.
- The confirmations of Fico's health status remain elusive as no formal announcement has been made about his visit to Moscow for the 9 May Victory Day parade or his general health condition, prompting continued speculation among the populace.
