Slovakias Prime Minister Robert Fico revealed Wednesday that he will take a trip to Moscow on May 9 to go to the 80th anniversary ceremonies of the Soviet triumph in World War II.Fico, one of the few European leaders who has kept close contact with the Kremlin considering that the major intrusion of Ukraine, revealed on Facebook that he had accepted an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin.It is ...
with enjoyment that I have actually accepted the main invitation of the president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putins invite to go to these crucial celebrations, Fico wrote.He stressed Slovakias commitment to the tradition of the resist fascism, the historic reality of the Second World War and the role played by the Red Army.Since going back to office last year, Ficos government has halted Slovakias military help to Ukraine and advocated for peace talks with Russia, aligning with Hungarys Prime Minister Viktor Orbn on the issue.Earlier this month, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic also verified his presence at the Moscow events.The Kremlin has said it prepares to make next years May 9 events the biggest in its history, using the occasion to promote patriotic and military values in the middle of its continuous war versus Ukraine.