Slovak PM Fico Forgives Attacker in First Speech Since Assassination Attempt

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, recovering from a life-threatening assassination attempt, delivered his first public remarks, expressing forgiveness towards his attacker and attributing the incident to political hatred fueled by the opposition. Fico, known for his pro-Russia and anti-NATO stances, suggested these views made him a target. He criticized the opposition and international bodies for not addressing the growing political aggressiveness in Slovakia.