Slovakia's Russia tilt deepens: Soviet-era statue, new military attaché signal Moscow's influence

Slovak analyst Grigorij Mesežnikov highlights the installation of a Soviet marshal statue and the arrival of a new Russian military attaché in Bratislava as evidence of Slovakia's political shift toward Moscow's orbit. The move follows a pattern of pro-Russian rhetoric from PM Fico, but the specific symbolism and attaché appointment mark a notable escalation in bilateral signaling. The development suggests Slovakia's foreign policy is increasingly aligning with Russian interests, potentially straining EU/NATO cohesion.