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Maria Troskova, a glamorous 'chief state adviser' to Robert Fico, was intimately tied to his downfall over a mafia scandal in 2018 (pictured: Ms Troskova and Mr Fico)

Former Miss World contestant who became Slovakian Prime Minister's 'chief state adviser' was intimately tied to his downfall over mafia scandal in 2018

Maria Troskova was dubbed the ‘sexy assistant’ after surprise appointment  Diplomats incensed…
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been left in a life-threatening condition after being shot by an assailant on Wednesday. The 59-year-old took power for the fourth time last October. In that time, he has turned the country's foreign policy towards more pro-Russian views and pledged to stop military support for Ukraine. He has also initiated reforms of criminal law and the media, which have raised concerns over weakening the rule of law. During a three-decade career, Fico has skilfully weaved between pro-European mainstream and nationalistic anti-Brussels and anti-American positions.

Who is Robert Fico? Slovakian PM who opposed sanctions on Russia

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been left in a life-threatening condition…
Russian President Vladimir Putin (pictured) described the shooting as a 'heinous crime ' and said he hoped the 'courageous' Fico would recover quickly

Putin slams 'heinous' shooting of 'courageous' Slovakian PM Robert Fico as Biden leads global condemnation of 'horrific act of violence'

World leaders have today condemned the shooting of Slovakian PM Robert Fico,…
Slovak Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok speaks during a press conference at F.D. Roosevelt University Hospital, where Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is being treated

Slovakian PM in ‘extraordinarily serious’ condition fighting for his life after ‘politically motivated’ assassination attempt: New footage shows moment ’71-year-old gunman’ pounced – shooting Robert Fico at point-blank range during walkabout

The Slovakian prime minister is in an ‘extraordinarily serious’ condition ‘fighting for…
World leaders have today condemned the shooting of Slovakian PM Robert Fico, who was shot point blank in the stomach while greeting a crowd in the town of Handlova. There was an immediate outpouring of support and well-wishes from Heads of State including Austria, Poland , Italy and Romania, who were quick to condemn the attack.

Putin slams 'heinous' shooting of Slovakian PM Robert Fico

By Megan Howe Published: 14:48 EDT, 15 May 2024 | Updated: 14:49…
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been left in a life-threatening condition after being shot by an unidentified assailant on Wednesday

Who is Robert Fico? Slovakian PM who opposed sanctions on Russia, pledged to stop military support for Ukraine and once said Britain must 'suffer' for Brexit

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been left in a life-threatening condition…
Balgowlah stabbing: Two people rushed to hospital

Slovakian PM ‘is shot and wounded and taken to hospital’, reports claim

By Taryn Pedler Published: 09:12 EDT, 15 May 2024 | Updated: 09:15…