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Slovak Prime Minister Fico forced to fly around the houses on his way to Moscow

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico flew a longer route on May 8 to reach Moscow for the May 9 Victory Day parade amid Baltic airspace closures.
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania denied overflight rights citing opposition to Russia’s actions in Ukraine and EU sanctions, disrupting Fico's schedule.
Fico planned meetings with Putin, Xi Jinping, Lula da Silva, and To Lam during a visit marking the 80th anniversary of World War II's end.
In a Facebook video, Fico claimed that the Baltic states were deliberately trying to interfere with his trip and the formal commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of World War II.
The incident highlights deep geopolitical tensions over Russia's Ukraine war and poses challenges for Slovakia’s relations with EU allies and Russia.

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Politico Europe

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Slovak PM Fico Accuses Baltic States of “Deliberate Sabotage” of His Moscow Trip Ahead of Victory Day

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has hit out at the globalist-led governments of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, accusing them of deliberately sabotaging his plans to attend the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9.

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Slovak head of government: Baltic states block airspace for Ficos Moscow trip

As the EU's only head of government, Robert Fico travels to Moscow to celebrate the end of the World War. However, the Slovak Prime Minister must take a detour, because the Baltic countries refuse to fly over. This has an impact on his schedule.

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