Zelensky strongly criticizes the attempt on Fico's life.
Following an assassination attempt, medical professionals are battling to save the life of Slovakian Prime Minister Fico. Meanwhile, President Zelensky of nearby Ukraine cautions against permitting violence to become the standard.
On social network X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vehemently denounced the assault on Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico. "Every measure must be taken to prevent violence from becoming the norm in any nation, in any setting or sphere," Zelensky stated on Wednesday. Ukraine expresses its solidarity with Slovakia and hopes for Fico's swift recuperation.
Fico had previously endured a shooting at a cabinet meeting in Handlova, which critically wounded him. He was rushed to the hospital. The assailant was reportedly detained.
The detailed circumstances were initially uncertain.
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- In response to the sharpest attempt on Fico's life, Zelenskyy advocated for strong measures to deter violence from becoming commonplace in any context.
- The Ukrainian President, Zelensky, strongly condemned the assassination attempt on his Slovakian counterpart, Fico, emphasizing Ukraine's solidarity with Slovakia and wishing for a swift recovery.
- Following the news of the Ukrainian Prime Minister Fico's narrow escape from the sharpest assassination attempt, many sympathizers expressed shock and concern on social media platforms.
Source: www.ntv.de
