Slovak PM visits Russia – level 2
13-05-2025 07:00
Many people in Slovakia protested after Prime Minister Robert Fico went to Moscow and met the Russian leader, Vladimir Putin. He was the only EU leader at the Russian Victory Day event.
People were angry because the war in Ukraine is still happening. The protesters said that Fico doesn’t show what the Slovak people think. They want Slovakia to stay with Europe and not get closer to Russia. Fico often says bad things about the European Union and NATO.
Fico said that he wants good and normal relations with Russia. In 2023, his party won the election with ideas that support Russia. Since then, people in many cities protest to say they don’t like his ideas and plans.
Difficult words: event (something important that happens), relation (a connection between people or countries).
You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.
What do protesters in Slovakia want their country to do regarding its relations with Europe and Russia?
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