I Am the Last Prime Minister Who Has a Direct Relationship with Putin and Zelensky, Fico Believes

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico believes the country must adopt a pragmatic approach, fostering dialogue and pursuing a policy that engages with all major global powers during a period of shifting world order. In an interview with the TASR agency, Fico asserted that Slovakia needs to be practical and maintain relationships across different geopolitical spheres.

Fico positioned himself as a unique figure in current European politics, stating, "I am the last prime minister who has a direct relationship with both Putin and Zelensky." This claim highlights his perceived ability to navigate complex international relations and potentially act as a mediator or at least a direct interlocutor with leaders of opposing sides in the ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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In a time of global order disintegration, Slovakia must be pragmatic, support dialogue, and promote a policy of all four world powers.

He further elaborated on his foreign policy vision, emphasizing the importance of supporting dialogue and advocating for a policy that considers the interests and perspectives of all four major global power blocs. This multi-aligned approach suggests a desire to avoid aligning too closely with any single power center and instead to maintain flexibility and strategic independence for Slovakia on the international stage.

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I am the last prime minister who has a direct relationship with both Putin and Zelensky.