Toni Aittoniemi

Oh my. As much as I don’t agree with mr. Fico’s pro-Russian politics, I definitely wouldn’t want to give him any extra sympathies.

Which is sure to happen, because I hope he survives the attempt on his life.

This is also perfect for radicalising the far right among his supporters. Show them a threat and they’ll organise street patrols ”to keep the peace”.

It’s the perfect storm, really. Really wish this didn’t happen!

#fico #slovakia #shot #populism

https://www.politico.eu/article/slovakia-prime-minister-robert-fico-shot-head-chest/

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico shot in head and chest, reports say

Fico was shot in the head and chest, according to eyewitnesses, and evacuated by his security detail

POLITICO
May 15, 2024 at 4:21pmWeb
Show threadHoldfastMay 15, 2024
@gimulnautti I doubt it was a plan by his friends but I wouldn't put it past the Russians!
Show threadToni AittoniemiMay 16, 2024

@wscottwatson Nope. Me neither. But out of respect for the man fighting for his life, without evidence it’s too much my morals to pull at this point.

Definitely to be expected though, is (more) cash flow to far-right and pro-russia blocks, perhaps even militias in Slovakia.

Perfect storm for Russia to stick it’s fingers in.