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Ukrainian political scientist links attempt on Fico to swift emergence of Russian propaganda narratives

Russia began to conduct its cynical propaganda campaign simultaneously with an attempt on life of Slovak PM Robert Fico, political scientist Oleksiy Koshel told when commenting on this unprecedented, first in 30 years attack, in an interview with Radio NV.

16 May 2024, 03:02 PM

Slovak PM Robert Fico in stable but serious condition, hospital statement confirms

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in stable but serious condition after being shot several times during an assassination attempt a day earlier, Associated Press reported citing hospital spokesman's statement on May 16.

16 May 2024, 01:33 PM

Slovak PM Fico’s attacker charged with attempted revenge killing, faces life in prison

Slovak investigators have charged a 71-year-old man, purportedly Juraj Cintula, with attempted murder for firing five shots at PM Robert Fico on May 15, three of which struck the politician, according to Slovak outlet TV Noviny.

16 May 2024, 01:24 PM

71-year-old man who carried out assassination attempt on Slovak PM may belong to pro-Russian paramilitary group

71-year-old Juraj Cintula, who, according to media reports, shot Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, may have ties to pro-Russian paramilitary group Slovenskí Branci, stated investigative journalist Sabolc Paní on X on May 15.

16 May 2024, 11:50 AM

Zelenskyy condemns attack on Slovak PM Fico, urges end to violence

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemns the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico that took place on May 15, the Ukrainian leader’s X post reads.

15 May 2024, 06:57 PM

Pro-Russian blogger Anatoliy Shariy claims attack in Spain

Pro-Russian blogger Anatoliy Shariy claimed to have experienced a new “attack” by unknown individuals in Spain, where he resides. He made this statement on his Telegram channel on March 6.

6 March 2024, 01:20 PM

Russia sent elite hitmen, linked to Salisbury Poisonings, for Zelenskyy assassination — Grozev

Russia utilized the same GRU (Russian military intelligence) operatives involved in explosions in the Czech Republic and Bulgaria, as well as the poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury, England, for an attempt on the life of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, investigative journalist Christo Grozev of Bellingcat said in an interview with Russian writer Mikhail Zygar on March 2.

4 March 2024, 07:10 PM

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