Fico to engage in meetings with Putin and Xi Jinping, followed by an encounter with Zelenskiy in China.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is embarking on a four-day diplomatic tour, starting with a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday. Before that, Fico will attend a military parade in Beijing on Wednesday to commemorate the end of World War II in Asia.

Fico's itinerary includes bilateral meetings with the presidents of China, Russia, and Ukraine, as well as other leaders. However, no further details about the discussions or agendas of these meetings have been disclosed.

In a surprising turn of events, Fico has expressed his criticism towards the Slovak opposition, accusing them of avoiding the debate on the consolidation of public accounts after receiving them in the worst conditions in the EU. The opposition, in response, has urged Fico to use his influence over Russia to end the war in Ukraine while respecting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They have also asked him to ask China to limit itself to peaceful means regarding the conflict over Taiwan and to respect human rights in Hong Kong.

Fico defended the need for European participation in debates and support for dialogue, rather than acting like "little children." He also criticized the current behavior of the European Union and its representatives. In a surprising note, Fico expressed his surprise at the absence of more European leaders in the meetings he is attending.

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As Fico prepares to meet with world leaders in China, where there will be heads of state representing billions of inhabitants, it remains to be seen how these meetings will shape the geopolitical landscape. No information has been provided about any potential support for European troops in Ukraine from the United States.

In a letter to Fico, 30 deputies and MEPs from the opposition asked him to promote peace and defend human rights during his meetings. Fico argued that there will be heads of state with their own opinions, who must be listened to and respected.

As the world watches, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's diplomatic tour promises to be an eventful one. Stay tuned for updates.

Fico to engage in meetings with Putin and Xi Jinping, followed by an encounter with Zelenskiy in China.