Fico made a scandalous statement about Ukraine's NATO membership.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that the war in Ukraine is supported by the West with the goal of 'bringing the Russians to their knees'. He expressed sympathy for those suffering from the conflict but believes it cannot be resolved by military means. Fico supports Ukraine's membership in the European Union but does not support NATO membership since it could lead to a third world war. He also stated that Slovakia fulfills its NATO obligations by allocating two percent of GDP to defense but does not plan to increase these expenses. His position raises concerns in the context of Euro-Atlantic solidarity, and his intention to visit Moscow may be perceived as an attempt to normalize relations with Russia.