Robert Fico, Slovakia's shot PM, is political heavyweight with pro-Russian views


  • World
  • Wednesday, 15 May 2024

PRAGUE (Reuters) -Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was said to be in a life-threatening condition after being shot on Wednesday, took power for the fourth time last October and has turned the country's foreign policy towards more pro-Russian views.

He has also initiated reforms of criminal law and the media, which have raised concerns over weakening the rule of law.

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