26. February 2024 at 20:45

Putin's war gets the worst out of Fico

The war also affects us.

Beata Balogová

Editorial

Robert Fico and Vladimir Putin in 2016. Robert Fico and Vladimir Putin in 2016. (source: TASR/AP)
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Today, many feel that they know everything about the war on Ukraine. It's as if a running series has become dull and is no longer interesting enough to be watched. As if they have already read all the stories of suffering. They already helped once, their help didn't solve anything. How long are they supposed to help?

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After two years, the pandemic is over, and this war should also be over. After all Robert Fico said he was for peace. This is exactly the state of mind that Vladimir Putin, who bet on a frozen conflict that would exhaust and numb people and make them question their doubts, counts on.

Fewer and fewer people are following the situation on the front line. Some Ukrainian cities have turned into an open-air museum of destruction. No one is repairing blocks of flats torn to pieces. Family photos were burned, washing machines and microwaves were stolen by Russians. What if they come back for more stuff before long?

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