The leader of the Slovak National Party (SNS), Andrej Danko, has openly criticized Prime Minister Robert Fico for his support of Ukraine and a recent phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Danko expressed that the SNS does not agree with the notion that Ukraine belongs to the European Union and urged Fico to refrain from making such statements in the future.
Danko’s remarks were prompted by Fico’s phone call with Zelensky and his planned visit to Kyiv. He deemed this engagement unacceptable and encouraged citizens to voice their discontent on social media regarding Fico’s stance.
“I want to express my disappointment with some of the actions taken by Robert Fico,” Danko stated.
In his argument, Danko linked the situation in Ukraine to historical events, specifically the Beneš decrees and the recent electoral defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. He warned that the tensions along the Russian-Ukrainian border could potentially escalate to similar situations elsewhere in Europe.
The Beneš decrees were legislative measures enacted in Czechoslovakia in 1945, which mandated the expulsion and property confiscation of German and Hungarian populations following World War II. This issue remains sensitive for Slovak and Hungarian nationalists, who continue to call for their repeal.
Danko also alleged that “Ukrainians will finance certain political parties in Slovakia,” urging a focus on countering this influence rather than engaging in discussions with Zelensky.
Andrej Danko, leader of the Slovak National Party, has criticized Prime Minister Robert Fico for his support of Ukraine and his communication with Ukrainian officials. Danko's comments reflect a broader concern about foreign influence in Slovak politics and historical tensions in the region.