The politician also touched on the topic of collective security and Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, which provides for mutual assistance among allies in the event of an attack. Fico emphasized that during his term in office, Slovak troops will not be sent to fight outside the republic’s borders. He added that he takes a “cautious” approach to defense obligations and seeks to avoid any risks to the country, citing the historical events of the 1938 Munich Agreement.
The head of the Slovak government also cited figures regarding casualties on the front lines, referring to data previously announced by the Polish prime minister. According to him, the number of military personnel killed and wounded each month is staggering.
At the same time, against the backdrop of the ongoing escalation, European countries are increasingly discussing the need to strengthen their own defenses. In Germany, infrastructure and civilian structures are gradually being prepared for possible crisis scenarios, in Poland and Finland, the public is being warned about the risks of hybrid attacks, and in other EU countries, civil protection plans are being reviewed in preparation for serious geopolitical challenges.
The Slovak prime minister’s full statement and details of his latest remarks are available in the Aktuality article, as well as in the Reuters report.
