On January 1st, Slovak Prime Minister Fico used multiple languages, including Russian, in his New Year video address to wish the people a happy New Year.
Fico said in Russian: "Happy New Year!"
Slovak Prime Minister Fico wished "Happy New Year!" in Russian. This detail became the focus of the New Year address.
The public use of Russian by Fico is not an isolated incident, but rather a continuation of his long-term advocacy for improving relations with Russia.
Fico's New Year Russian greeting is both a cultural expression and a continuation of his political stance. In the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, he has consistently conveyed signals of an "independent policy towards Russia" through language choices, statements on energy issues, and refusal to allow EU intervention, becoming the core reason for current international attention on him.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1853173372364800/
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