Slovak PM Fico vows to keep Slovakia out of any armed conflict, questions Article 5 activation

Slovak PM Robert Fico stated he will do everything to prevent Slovakia from being drawn into an armed conflict, implicitly questioning the activation of NATO's Article 5. This marks a deviation from mainstream NATO solidarity rhetoric, potentially signaling a shift in Slovakia's commitment to collective defense. The statement is unilateral and not yet corroborated by other NATO officials, and its impact on alliance cohesion is uncertain.