PoliticsSlovakia: Fico's NATO Article 5 remarks draw criticism

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he fears a wider war and will do everything possible to keep Slovakia out of any military conflict. His comments about NATO's Article 5 drew criticism from the opposition and Czech President Petr Pavel, who said they risk undermining alliance solidarity. Analysts see an effort to win support from the far-right Republika party ahead of next year's election.

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