Some Western politicians stoking Nato-Russia clash as Ukraine war strategy falters: Fico
Some Western politicians are seeking conflict between Nato and Russia after a “failed” strategy to defeat Moscow in its war with Ukraine, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Saturday. Long-time Slovak leader Fico, who has kept up warm relations with Russia and refuses military aid for Ukraine, said this week that Europe was closer than ever to a large-scale war erupting from the Ukraine…
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has warned that Western politicians are deliberately stoking conflict between NATO and Russia, as the Ukraine war strategy appears to be failing. Fico, who maintains warm relations with Russia and has refused to provide military aid to Ukraine, stated that Europe is on the brink of a large-scale war sparked by the ongoing conflict.
He accused the West of "pouring fuel on the fire" by providing unwavering support to Ukraine, which he believes has been futile. Fico argued that the aim of the war in Ukraine was not to defeat Russia, but to deliberately provoke a confrontation between NATO and Russia. He warned that certain hawkish NATO figures are pushing for this outcome at all costs.
Slovakia, neighboring Ukraine and a NATO member, would not participate in an armed conflict, according to Fico. European leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk have also expressed concerns about Russia's escalating hybrid attacks against countries backing Ukraine.
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