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Mr. Fico is said to be in grave condition after a gunman shot him in what’s being called an assassination attempt. He had been meeting with supporters.
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Robert Fico has emerged as a prominent ally of Viktor Orban and Putin, and has opposed western governments sending aid to Ukraine. But he has plenty of detractors at home, too, where he’s attempted to thwart anti-corruption investigations and install a more loyal judiciary.
I keep wondering if we’re slinking into World War and whether some random black swan event could be the trigger, a la Franz Ferdinand.
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Robert Fico has emerged as a prominent ally of Viktor Orban and Putin, and has opposed western governments sending aid to Ukraine. But he has plenty of detractors at home, too, where he’s attempted to thwart anti-corruption investigations and install a more loyal judiciary.
I keep wondering if we’re slinking into World War and whether some random black swan event could be the trigger, a la Franz Ferdinand.