💡He said it at party International Womens Day celebrations in Nitra, when he spoke to the audience about planned May celebrations and his trip to Russia.
ContextRobert Fico, Sep 30, 2023Fico talks about peace, but at the same time he wants to stop arms supplies to Ukraine - which in practice would mean Russian vitazstvo, not peace.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Dec 7, 2024Fico claims that the war cannot be won. At the same time, he claims that Russia is winning militarily - which is a logical contradiction.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Jan 23, 2024Fico claimed that there is no war in Kyiv and there is normal life. At the same time, he calls for an end to the war.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Nov 1, 2000In 2000, Fico promised that if Smer was not successful, he would leave politics. After 25 years, he is still the prime minister.
ContextRobert Fico, Jun 28, 2011Fico openly admitted in 2011 that they are masters of populism. In 2025, he presents himself as a warrior who takes action.
Opinion evolutionRobert Fico, Mar 4, 2014Fico criticized Russia for Crimea in 2014, in 2024 he will no longer criticize Russia - opinion development
ContradictionRobert Fico, Jan 1, 2025Fico claims that the war cannot be won. At the same time, he claims that Russia is winning militarily - which is a logical contradiction.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Jan 23, 2024In January 2024, Fico claimed that there is no war in Kyiv and that life is normal there. At the same time, he claims that Russia will win militarily - if there is no war, what will it win in?
ContradictionRobert Fico, Dec 14, 2023In June 2024, Fico talked about forgiveness. In December 2023, he called MEPs rats. The rhetoric has not changed.
Opinion evolutionRobert Fico, Mar 7, 2024In March 2024, Fico said he would not change the rhetoric. After the assassination in June 2024, he spoke of forgiveness.
ContradictionRobert Fico, 2016Fico claims that he has always supported the right to a different opinion. Journalists with a different opinion are idiots for him.
ContextRobert Fico, November 2000Tension between proposing punitive sanctions against media (“to break” an outlet) and claiming he always relied on the right to a different opinion.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Jun 5, 2024On the same day, he says he does not want to amplify the image of a “hateful opposition”, yet he also attributes political responsibility for the attack to the opposition and the media.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Jun 5, 2024On the same day, he says he does not want to amplify the image of a “hateful opposition”, yet he also attributes political responsibility for the attack to the opposition and the media.
Opinion evolutionRobert Fico, Jun 5, 2024In March 2024, Fico said he would not change the rhetoric. After the assassination in June 2024, he spoke of forgiveness.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Jan 20, 2024Only 2 days difference! On 24.1.2024 Fico wished Ukraine independence, on 26.1.2024 he claimed that Ukraine is not sovereign.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Jan 1, 2025Fico claimed that there is no war in Kyiv and there is normal life. At the same time, he calls for an end to the war.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Dec 7, 2024In January 2024, Fico claimed that there is no war in Kyiv and that life is normal there. At the same time, he claims that Russia will win militarily - if there is no war, what will it win in?
ContradictionRobert Fico, Jan 24, 2024Only 2 days difference! On 24.1.2024 Fico wished Ukraine independence, on 26.1.2024 he claimed that Ukraine is not sovereign.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Apr 12, 2012In 2012, Fico supported NATO. In 2024, he promises to veto Ukraine's membership in NATO and claims that NATO is leading to World War III.
💡At a press conference, Fico accused the opposition of writing letters to European institutions and of asking to limit Slovakias voting rights in EU bodies.
Opinion evolutionRobert Fico, Mar 20, 2014In 2014 he supported deeper cooperation in the EU; in 2023 he framed the EU as coercion and a loss of sovereignty.
ContextRobert Fico, Jan 1, 2025Fico talks about peace, but at the same time he wants to stop arms supplies to Ukraine - which in practice would mean Russian vitazstvo, not peace.
Opinion evolutionRobert Fico, Mar 4, 2014In 2014 he acknowledged the violation of international law in Crimea; later he rejected sanctions against Russia as pointless.
💡In the National Council of the Slovak Republic, during a debate on the report on the activities of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, Fico harshly attacked Special Prosecutor Daniel Lipsic.
💡Press conference where Fico attacked the organizers of the 'Za slusne Slovensko' (For a Decent Slovakia) protests after the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak.
ContradictionRobert Fico, March 2018Fico called the protests an attempted coup d'état. Shortly afterwards, he resigned to calm the situation - de facto acknowledging the legitimacy of the protests.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Mar 15, 2018Fico called the protests an attempted coup d'état. Shortly afterwards, he resigned to calm the situation - de facto acknowledging the legitimacy of the protests.
💡Press conference after the government meeting. Fico responded to an investigation into overpriced events during Slovakia's presidency of the EU Council.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Jun 5, 2024Fico claims that he has always supported the right to a different opinion. Journalists with a different opinion are idiots for him.
Opinion evolutionRobert Fico, Oct 25, 2023In 2014 he supported deeper cooperation in the EU; in 2023 he framed the EU as coercion and a loss of sovereignty.
Opinion evolutionRobert Fico, Dec 7, 2024Fico criticized Russia for Crimea in 2014, in 2024 he will no longer criticize Russia - opinion development
ContextRobert Fico, Feb 24, 2024Juxtaposes the 2014 legal assessment of Crimea with later framing of the conflict’s start as a 2014 “coup”.
Opinion evolutionRobert Fico, 2023In 2014 he acknowledged the violation of international law in Crimea; later he rejected sanctions against Russia as pointless.
ContextRobert Fico, Dec 10, 2011In 2011 he called Russia a strategic partner; in 2014 he also criticized the violation of international law in Crimea. This highlights a dual framing (partnership vs criticism).
Opinion evolutionRobert Fico, 2023In 2012, Fico supported NATO and was ready to carry the burden. In 2023, he called it an aggressive pact.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Jan 20, 2024In 2012, Fico supported NATO. In 2024, he promises to veto Ukraine's membership in NATO and claims that NATO is leading to World War III.
ContextRobert Fico, Mar 4, 2014In 2011 he called Russia a strategic partner; in 2014 he also criticized the violation of international law in Crimea. This highlights a dual framing (partnership vs criticism).
ContextRobert Fico, Jan 1, 2025Fico openly admitted in 2011 that they are masters of populism. In 2025, he presents himself as a warrior who takes action.
ContradictionRobert Fico, Jan 1, 2025In 2000, Fico promised that if Smer was not successful, he would leave politics. After 25 years, he is still the prime minister.
ContextRobert Fico, Jun 5, 2024Tension between proposing punitive sanctions against media (“to break” an outlet) and claiming he always relied on the right to a different opinion.
Fico criticized Russia for Crimea in 2014, in 2024 he will no longer criticize Russia - opinion development
Robert Fico
"We clearly state that there has been a violation of international law in Crimea."
Robert Fico
"Russia is winning militarily and Ukraine will never win militarily."
Contradiction
Fico claims that the war cannot be won. At the same time, he claims that Russia is winning militarily - which is a logical contradiction.
Robert Fico
"The war cannot be won. The war must stop. The war must pass into peace negotiations."
Robert Fico
"Russia is winning militarily and Ukraine will never win militarily."
Contradiction
In 2000, Fico promised that if Smer was not successful, he would leave politics. After 25 years, he is still the prime minister.
Robert Fico
"If Smer is not successful and does not achieve its goal, Robert Fico will leave politics."
Robert Fico
"A warrior acts, a fool reacts. We act."
Context
Fico openly admitted in 2011 that they are masters of populism. In 2025, he presents himself as a warrior who takes action.
Robert Fico
"Do you know how easy that would be? And you know very well that we are masters of populism when we want to be."
Robert Fico
"A warrior acts, a fool reacts. We act."
Opinion evolution
Fico agreed to the flat tax in 2002, criticized it in 2006 - opinion development
Robert Fico
"I agree with the flat tax, but the amount of 14 percent, as they propose it, is not realistic."
Robert Fico
"The tax experiment (flat tax)... liquidates the welfare state... The whole of developed Europe rejects the flat tax."
Context
Fico talks about peace, but at the same time he wants to stop arms supplies to Ukraine - which in practice would mean Russian vitazstvo, not peace.
Robert Fico
"Peace belongs to the top of the pyramid of our interests."
Robert Fico
"I am in favor of stopping the supply of weapons to Ukraine. We cannot support war."
Opinion evolution
In 2012, Fico supported NATO and was ready to carry the burden. In 2023, he called it an aggressive pact.
Robert Fico
"We have never seen NATO as a strong umbrella under which we can hide. We are ready to bear the burden."
Robert Fico
"NATO is an aggressive pact."
Contradiction
Fico claimed that there is no war in Kyiv and there is normal life. At the same time, he calls for an end to the war.
Robert Fico
"Do you really think that there is a war in Kyiv? You're joking. There is absolutely normal life."
Robert Fico
"The war cannot be won. The war must stop. The war must pass into peace negotiations."
Contradiction
In 2012, Fico supported NATO. In 2024, he promises to veto Ukraine's membership in NATO and claims that NATO is leading to World War III.
Robert Fico
"We have never seen NATO as a strong umbrella under which we can hide. We are ready to bear the burden."
Robert Fico
"I am against Ukraine's membership in NATO. I will veto it, because it is the road to the 3rd World War."
Contradiction
On the same day, he says he does not want to amplify the image of a “hateful opposition”, yet he also attributes political responsibility for the attack to the opposition and the media.
Robert Fico
"It is not in my interest to exaggerate the image of a hateful opposition and its allies outside parliament."
Robert Fico
"The political responsibility for the assassination of me lies with the opposition and the media, which spread hatred."
Context
Fico claimed that he never met Kočner, although there is photo-documented evidence to the contrary.
Robert Fico
"I have never met Kočner."
Robert Fico
"Corruption is under control in Slovakia."
Context
Juxtaposes the 2014 legal assessment of Crimea with later framing of the conflict’s start as a 2014 “coup”.
Robert Fico
"We clearly state that there has been a violation of international law in Crimea."
Robert Fico
"The war in Ukraine started in 2014 when fascists staged coups there."
Context
A declaration about seeking compromises versus an absolute “not a single bullet” stance on military aid.
Robert Fico
"We will always look for compromises. However, they can only be searched for by those who want to search for them."
Robert Fico
"Not a single charge on Ukraine."
Contradiction
In June 2024, Fico talked about forgiveness. In December 2023, he called MEPs rats. The rhetoric has not changed.
Robert Fico
"It's time for me to make the first move. And that is forgiveness. I feel no hatred towards the stranger who shot me."
Robert Fico
"It is literally unbelievable that the Slovak opposition MEPs are asking the European Commission to punish Slovakia by not disbursing European funds. Not even rats do such things."
Opinion evolution
In March 2024, Fico said he would not change the rhetoric. After the assassination in June 2024, he spoke of forgiveness.
Robert Fico
"We will hold our position. I do not feel the need to change the nature of my rhetoric or the way I express myself. On the contrary, I believe that this sovereignty speaks for us."
Robert Fico
"I forgive and warn."
Contradiction
Fico claims that he has always supported the right to a different opinion. Journalists with a different opinion are idiots for him.
Robert Fico
"During my long political career, I have always relied on the fundamental political right to a different opinion."
Robert Fico
"Idiots posing as journalists."
Context
Fico condemns violence. At the same time, he uses violent rhetoric - bloodthirsty bastards.
Robert Fico
"Opposition to a politician you disagree with is not resolved by shooting him."
Robert Fico
"Bloodthirsty bastards posing as journalists."
Opinion evolution
Fico 2002 vs 2023 about NATO - the development of opinion in 21 years
Robert Fico
"We will collect signatures for a referendum on joining NATO. Citizens must decide on such a serious matter."
Robert Fico
"NATO is an aggressive pact."
Clarification
Fico systematically trivialized corruption cases - he described Gorilla as a media bubble, corruption as controlled.
Robert Fico
"Gorilla is a media bubble."
Robert Fico
"Corruption is under control in Slovakia."
Opinion evolution
In 2006, Fico criticized the flat tax as a harmful experiment; in 2013, he defended abolishing it as fairer.
Robert Fico
"The tax experiment (flat tax)... liquidates the welfare state... The whole of developed Europe rejects the flat tax."
Robert Fico
"Yes, we cut the flat tax, the sacred cow of the Slovak right, because we consider it unfair."
Context
Tension between proposing punitive sanctions against media (“to break” an outlet) and claiming he always relied on the right to a different opinion.
Robert Fico
"If a medium deliberately abuses its position, there must be a fine that breaks the given medium."
Robert Fico
"During my long political career, I have always relied on the fundamental political right to a different opinion."
Opinion evolution
In 2014 he acknowledged the violation of international law in Crimea; later he rejected sanctions against Russia as pointless.
Robert Fico
"We clearly state that there has been a violation of international law in Crimea."
Robert Fico
"Sanctions against Russia are meaningless and harm Slovakia."
Opinion evolution
In 2014 he supported deeper cooperation in the EU; in 2023 he framed the EU as coercion and a loss of sovereignty.
Robert Fico
"I support deeper integration, but not federalization. I mean deeper cooperation between states in the budgetary, economic, financial and social fields."
Robert Fico
"Brussels is forcing us to accept migrants we don't want. That is the end of sovereignty."
Context
A declaration about seeking compromises versus an absolute “not a single one” stance on migration policy.
Robert Fico
"We will always look for compromises. However, they can only be searched for by those who want to search for them."
Robert Fico
"Slovakia will not accept a single migrant."
Context
A declaration about treating everyone with dignity versus past dehumanizing insults aimed at journalists.
Robert Fico
"Slovakia will behave with dignity towards everyone. Even to those who hate us."
Robert Fico
"Journalists are Soros' corrupt bunch of pigs."
Context
In 2011 he called Russia a strategic partner; in 2014 he also criticized the violation of international law in Crimea. This highlights a dual framing (partnership vs criticism).
Robert Fico
"We clearly state that there has been a violation of international law in Crimea."
Robert Fico
"I have to consider Russia as a strategic partner."
Contradiction
Only 2 days difference! On 24.1.2024 Fico wished Ukraine independence, on 26.1.2024 he claimed that Ukraine is not sovereign.
Robert Fico
"We especially wish for the war to end as quickly as possible and for Ukraine to be independent, independent, prosperous and democratic."
Robert Fico
"Ukraine is not a sovereign and independent country, it is under the absolute influence of the United States of America."
Contradiction
In January 2024, Fico claimed that there is no war in Kyiv and that life is normal there. At the same time, he claims that Russia will win militarily - if there is no war, what will it win in?
Robert Fico
"Do you really think that there is a war in Kyiv? You're joking. There is absolutely normal life."
Robert Fico
"Russia is winning militarily and Ukraine will never win militarily."
Contradiction
Fico called the protests an attempted coup d'état. Shortly afterwards, he resigned to calm the situation - de facto acknowledging the legitimacy of the protests.
Robert Fico
"This is an attempted coup d'état."
Robert Fico
"I am submitting my resignation to calm the situation."
Contradiction
Fico talks about the dignified behavior of Slovakia. He himself uses undignified rhetoric - a herd of pigs.
Robert Fico
"Slovakia will behave with dignity towards everyone. Even to those who hate us."
Robert Fico
"SME journalists are Soros' herd of pigs, who first grunted with bliss after the election results in 2020, and today they are squealing and attacking out of fear, because they know that water is already boiling over them."
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