Foreign Policy Expert Says Fico Has Become 'Laughing Stock' in Europe After Moscow Trip

Foreign policy expert Alexander Duleba criticized Prime Minister Robert Fico's recent trip to Moscow, stating that the Slovak leader has become a "laughing stock" across Europe. Duleba, commenting on the diplomatic implications of the visit, suggested that Fico's actions have damaged Slovakia's standing within the European Union. The expert also predicted that Hungarian opposition politician Péter Magyar would take an uncompromising stance toward Fico, noting that Magyar "has nothing to give" the Slovak prime minister. The criticism comes amid ongoing tensions over Slovakia's foreign policy direction under Fico's leadership, particularly regarding relations with Russia while Slovakia remains an EU and NATO member.