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Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade and how safe is Moscow?

For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. For the fourth time, the Moscow military parade will take place without high-level guests and with unprecedented security measures, as Russian authorities fear Kyiv might use the opportunity to attack.

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Europe Far-right Surge Masks Divisions

Hard-right and far-right parties are riding high in polls across Europe but their electoral success conceals divisions which could become major sources of tension if they win power, according to analysts.

International Business Times

Protesters in Slovakia rally against legislation they say could harm NGOs' work

The rallies in Bratislava and five other cities are part of a wave of protests that was fuelled by Prime Minister Robert Fico's trip to Moscow in December for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Slovak lawmakers loyal to populist premier Fico approve law critics claim will harm civil groups

Slovakia has passed legislation that critics consider detrimental for many nongovernmental organizations

The Independent UK

Slovakia's Fico insists on attending Moscow's 'Victory Day' parade despite EU warnings

Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Russian troops fighting in Ukraine as "heroes" at last year's 9 May event.

Euronews

Slovakia’s pro-Russian leader rejects a call by the EU not to attend a military parade in Moscow

Populist prime minister Robert Fico has reacted angrily to what he says were ‘disrespectful’ remarks made by European Union foreign policy chief

The Independent UK

In Slovakia, our grassroots movement helped oust a neo-Nazi. We can do it again

Professor Alexandra Bitušíková explains how face-to-face local activism was crucial in bringing down the neo-Nazi People’s Party Our Slovakia

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Trump's Car Tariffs Could Drive Slovakia Into Russia's Arms

By imposing massive tariffs on foreign-made cars, Trump is punishing key allies, tanking Slovakia’s economy, and undermining U.S. influence in Eastern Europe.

Reason

Thousands of Slovaks protest against Russian-style law targeting NGOs

Citizens across Slovakia have been protesting for months over Prime Minister Robert Fico's shift towards Russia and away from the EU.

Euronews

Thousands of Slovaks protest in Bratislava against PM Robert Fico and his Russia-friendly policies

Thousands of protesters took to the streets across Slovakia to participate in regular demonstrations against incumbent Prime Minister Robert Fico and his pro-Russian policies.

Euronews

Slovakia at 'critical crossroads' as months of protest threaten pro-Moscow Fico

The protest movement aims to reaffirm the EU's importance for Slovakia as the country's government tilts towards Russia.

Euronews

Slovakia's president completes cabinet reshuffle to secure government majority

The appointment of Samuel Migaľ as the new minister of investments and regional development was a result of a deal agreed on by three parties in the governing coalition headed by Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Euronews

Suspect in Slovak premier's attempted assassination is indicted on terror charges

Prosecutors in Slovakia says the suspect in the attempted assassination of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico last year has been indicted on terror charges

The Independent UK

Suspect in probe of Slovak premier's attempted assassination should face terror charges, police say

Police in Slovakia are recommending that the suspect in the attempted assassination of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico should face charges of a “terror attack.”

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Slovakia Protests Against Prime Minister's Pro-Russia Policies

Seventh anniversary rallies in Slovakia honor slain journalist Ján Kuciak, spark protests against PM Fico's pro-Russia stance.

The Independent UK

Slovakia's Fico agrees deal with partners for control of government ministries to bolster coalition

Slovakia's ruling coalition partners have agreed a deal with populist Prime Minister Robert Fico to give up one ministry each as part of a government reshuffle

Al Jazeera

Protests continue in Slovakia against PM Fico’s pro-Russia stance

Large crowds call for Fico to resign after visit to Moscow.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: elderly couples among nine killed in Russian drone attack

Thirteen people wounded, including eight-year-old girl, in Sumy apartment block attack. Sweden pledges $1.2bn in Ukraine military aid, its biggest pledge yet. What we know on day 1,073

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Russia focuses on seizing Ukraine’s Pokrovsk amid reports of heavy losses

Russia concentrates on Donetsk hoping for a decisive breakthrough, as Ukraine claims Moscow has lost almost 835,000 men.

The Guardian - UK

In Slovakia, a frenzy of cultural repression is under way, as we turn back to Soviet times

It is chilling to witness Robert Fico’s purge of state-run arts institutions – and the country’s steady creep to authoritarianism

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: US has not stopped military aid to Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Comments follow an announcement from newly inaugurated US secretary of state Marco Rubio that he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days

The Independent UK

Putin ‘open for talks’ with Trump over Ukraine war and calls for leaders to meet

Russian president also echoes new US president’s claim conflict in Ukraine could have been prevented had he been in White House in 2022

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Slovakia Protests Against Pro-Russia Prime Minister

Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia against PM Fico's pro-Russia policies, calling for change in foreign policy direction.

Al Jazeera

Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico’s tilt towards Russia

Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging ‘coup d’etat’ in league with foreigners.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,066

Here are the key developments on the 1,066th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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