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Tue Oct 21, 2025, 04:34 PM Tuesday

Fico praises Russia's strength while its economy collapses - Break the Fake - TVP WORLD



Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has once again made headlines. He recently declared that the West's attempt to "bring Russians to their knees" had failed because "when Russians are on their knees, it's only to tie their shoelaces." As Russia faces crippling sanctions, isolation and economic stagnation, Fico continues to position himself as a "peace advocate," though his version of peace sounds suspiciously like surrender on Moscow's terms. On this episode of Break the Fake, Benjamin Lee breaks down how Fico's rhetoric mirrors Kremlin narratives and what this means for Slovakia's relationship with the EU. Join us to find out more.
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