The wave of protests is fueled by Fico’s recent trip to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a rare visit to the Kremlin by a European Union leader since Moscow’s all-out invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago and his recent remarks that Slovakia might consider leaving the 27-nation EU and NATO.

Thousands of Slovaks took to the streets to take part in regular protest pro-Russian policies of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. View on euronews

Thousands of protestors gathered on March 7 in more than 40 cities across Slovakia targeting the government of Prime Minister Robert Fico, Slovak media Aktuality reported.

Mass protests have once again erupted in Slovakia, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Robert Fico due to his pro-Russian policies. Participants in the rallies expressed their support for Ukraine and Slovakia’s European orientation, reported the Slovak news portal Aktuality on Friday, March 7.

Large numbers of people across Slovakia have again taken part in protests against the pro-Russian policies of Prime Minister Robert Fico. Source: AP, as reported by European Pravda Details: Organisers of the protests said crowds gathered in more than 40 cities across the country and abroad.

Large crowds took to the streets across Slovakia on Friday to voice their opposition to populist Prime Minister Robert Fico and his pro-Russian policies.

People gather to take part at a protest called "Slovakia is Europe" in Bratislava Friday, March 7, 2025