Slovak PM Fico erects Konev statue, signals pro-Russia tilt ahead of elections

Slovak PM Robert Fico has erected a statue of Soviet Marshal Konev, a move interpreted as a signal to Putin of reliance on Russian support, potentially including hybrid operations before elections. The commentary claims Fico promised this to Putin, indicating a shift toward pro-Russian alignment. This matters as it suggests Slovakia may be moving closer to Russia, affecting EU/NATO cohesion.