Slovakia is at a turning point as a country, as an election approaches that could determine whether or not Slovakia continues to support Ukraine in the war with Russia or if they turn to support Russia. The current Slovakian government has steadfastly supported Ukraine and sent reinforcements to Ukraine at the beginning of the war, being the first EU nation to send military aid to Ukraine. If opposition leader Robert Fico, a former PM of Slovakia, wins in the next election, which he very well may, then the policy of Slovakia will likely become far more pro-Russia. Fico and his far-right party have created a romanticized view of Russia, allowing Russia to infuse its propaganda into the Slovakian collective conscience. As a result of this propaganda and more favorable views of Russia gaining support in Slovakia, this election could prove dire for Ukraine, leading to Ukraine losing one of its strongest supporters. Hungary is currently the only EU nation that speaks against Ukraine at times, and it would be in the interest of the Russian government to gain another ally. This potential development in Slovakia, along with the potential reelection of Donald Trump in the U.S., could prove disastrous for Ukraine and could threaten their ability to effectively fight the war if both the U.S. and Slovakia pull back support, which is very possible.
Slovakia Election Could Shift Sentiment in a Fierce Ukraine Ally - The New York Times
- Ben Pienkos
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