Slovak PM Fico Blames Opposition in First Speech Since Assassination Attempt

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, who opposes military aid to Ukraine, made his first speech since surviving an assassination attempt, suggesting his views on Ukraine made him a target. Fico, recovering from gunshot wounds, expressed no malice towards his attacker and plans to return to work in a month. He criticized the opposition and claimed that differing opinions are no longer tolerated in the EU. The suspect in the attack remains in custody, with authorities investigating potential involvement of a third party. Fico's party is in a tight race for the European Parliament elections.