What Pro-Russian forces threaten in Slovakia/Collage 24 Channel In the early parliamentary elections held on September 30 in Slovakia, the populist party SMER-SD of the pro-Russian ex-premier Robert Fico is leading. In second place was the Progressive Slovakia party, headed by Vice-Speaker of the European Parliament Michal Šimečko. However, coalition negotiations await Slovakia, since no party received a majority of votes. Political scientist, head of the Center for Analysis and Strategies Igor Chalenko shared these thoughts withChannel 24.What is the threat to Ukraine from pro-Russian forces in Slovakia
According to Chalenko, even the formation of a coalition led by Robert Fico does not mean that the statements made during the election battles will be implemented.
Note that coalitions always have a rule of “averaging positions.” Therefore, this creates huge risks for Ukraine. Since Slovakia actively helped our state at the beginning of a full-scale invasion, in particular, it was possible to organize:
- repair site;
- logistics site;
- supply of 13 aircraft MiG-29 and others.
However, there are risks to Fico's premiership. We will speak as objectively as possible. If a person is one of the first to be congratulated by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, then one can characterize what Mr. Fico’s plans are, Chalenko noted.
The celebration of Russian propaganda is also noticeable. Thus, in telegram dumpsters and on federal channels they are quite happy about the victory of the pro-Russian Fico.
Chalenko on the elections in Slovakia: watch the video
Slovakia will be closely watched
However, it is worth remembering that Slovakia remains a member of the European Union. Accordingly, the country will be influenced by pan-European policies that encourage the country to make the right decisions. For example, how this happens with Hungary.
We will watch. It is not a fact that Fico will become prime minister. Perhaps, after all, they will be able to create a coalition led by “Progressive Slovakia,” summed up Igor Chalenko.
Why Fico’s victory is dangerous
- < li>The day before, on September 30, Slovaks voted in early parliamentary elections. The party of former Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has pro-Russian views, won.
- According to the Statistical Office of Slovakia, as of 08:50 on October 1, Smer received 22.94% of the votes. “Progressive Slovakia” is in second place, 17.96%. Peter Pellegrini's Voice party took third place with 14.7%.
- First of all, it is worth recalling that ex-Prime Minister Robert Fico left office in 2018 as a result of mass protests after the murder of an investigative journalist. This politician has pro-Russian views.
- Fico promised to stop supporting Ukraine. He opposes our state's membership in NATO. He also said that if he wins, he will continue the ban on Ukrainian grain.
- Political scientist Vladimir Fesenko noted that many call the ex-prime minister “the second Viktor Orban.” He may indeed return to power. However, most likely there will be a coalition government in Slovakia.
