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Slovakia’s Fico Seeks Route to Moscow After Baltic States Block Flight for May 9 Parade
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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is seeking an alternative route to Moscow for Russia’s May 9 parade after Baltic states refused him access to their airspace, turning instead to Poland for possible transit, according to Polish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maciej Wiewiór, who spoke to PAP on April 20.
Warsaw has confirmed it received a formal request from Bratislava to allow the flight to pass through Polish airspace. As reported by PAP, the request is still under review.
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Fico had earlier criticized Lithuania and Latvia for denying overflight clearance, a decision later joined by Estonia, effectively blocking a direct route through the Baltic region.
The coordinated stance reflects growing regional opposition to official travel that could be seen as strengthening ties with Moscow while Russia continues its war against Ukraine.
Estonian officials made their position explicit, stating that their airspace cannot be used for actions that would contribute to closer political engagement with Russia at a time when it is violating international law, waging war against Ukraine, and posing broader security risks to Europe.
Despite the refusals, Fico has indicated he intends to proceed with the visit and is actively exploring alternative flight paths to reach Moscow in time for the May 9 commemorations.
Earlier, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico faced backlash from high school students during a school visit in Poprad, after making controversial remarks about the war in Ukraine and the European Union’s financial support for Kyiv.
The incident took place during a classroom lecture, where Fico claimed that the European Union plans to allocate €140 billion (approximately $150 billion) “to prolong the war” in Ukraine. His statement triggered a strong reaction from the students, some of whom began to murmur and express disapproval.
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