Slovak PM Fico Fears 'Color Revolution' and Convenes Security Council

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico called a national Security Council meeting on January 23rd, expressing concerns about a potential 'color revolution.' According to him, the ongoing anti-government protests over several weeks are being fueled by external forces aiming to overthrow the government, reports NewsBox.

Fico accuses the Slovak opposition of having connections with foreign entities, which he claims have experience in orchestrating similar upheavals in Georgia and Ukraine. The Cabinet is developing preventive measures against the protest participants, viewing them as a threat to national security, writes Euronews.

The protests in Slovakia began in December after Fico's visit to Moscow and his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Tensions escalated in early January when Ukraine halted the transit of Russian gas to Slovakia after the Gazprom contract expired. In response, Fico threatened to reduce aid to Ukrainian refugees and limit electricity supplies to Kyiv.

Critics accuse Fico of pursuing a pro-Kremlin strategy and attempting to withdraw Slovakia from the European Union and NATO. The Prime Minister categorically rejects these allegations, affirming his commitment to European integration and transatlantic cooperation.

In reaction, the Slovak opposition initiated a vote of no confidence against the government, but on Tuesday, Fico managed to avoid being ousted.

The situation in Slovakia has raised concerns among European circles, fearing an increase in pro-Russian sentiment in the country and a weakening of EU unity regarding support for Ukraine.