Putin issues statement on attack against Slovak Prime Minister Fico
Russian President Vladimir Putin, commenting on the armed attack against Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, condemned the incident, stating, "I learned with great indignation about the attempt on the life of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico."
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has made statements regarding the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Putin stated, "I learned with great indignation about the attempt on the life of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. This heinous crime cannot be justified. I know Robert Fico as a courageous and strong-willed man.
I hope that these qualities will help him endure this difficult situation. Please convey my most sincere support as well as my wishes for a speedy and full recovery."
"WE RECOGNIZE HIM AS A FRIEND OF RUSSIA"
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, pointing to Fico's pro-Russian political stance, stated, "We strongly condemn the attack and recognize Prime Minister Fico as a friend of Russia in this tragic event, which is, so to speak, a turning point in human history."