Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: Assassination Attempt - Robert Fico, Slovak PM, Shot
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"The Russians are already playing this as..."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:18⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to the third breaking news video of the day. He explains that this news is pertinent to the Ukraine war due to the individual involved - Robert Fico - the populist leader of Slovakia, who has been moving his country closer to Russia's sphere of influence.
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Robert Fico shot
🎦 00:18-02:15⏩
Robert Fico has been shot, possibly two or three times, in the chest, abdomen and possibly a limb, and is in a critical condition. A suspect has been detained. Jonathan notes that there are images and video footage circulating showing the aftermath. Images of Fico being taken away in a car by bodyguards are shown, as well as video footage of him being treated at the scene.
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Russian reaction and possible implications
🎦 02:15-03:54⏩
Jonathan speculates that this incident will likely play into the hands of pro-Russian factions within Slovakia. He highlights that Russian media, including Anton Gerashchenko and Margarita Simonyan (who stated that the "SMO started as a result of rampant Ukrainian neo-Nazis and Putin had no choice"), are already blaming Ukraine for the shooting. Jonathan expresses concern that such incidents tend to evoke a sense of national unity, which could benefit the ruling administration and, consequently, Russia. He notes that there have been protests against Fico, similar to those seen in Hungary with Peter Magyar and in Georgia, driven by a desire to align with the West rather than the East.
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Updates and details about the shooting
🎦 03:54-04:52⏩
Jonathan provides further details about the incident, stating that Fico was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Bratislava's Kramara district. The assailant has been identified as a 71-year-old man from Levice. Slovakian publication Denik N spoke to witnesses near the scene. One witness, an elderly man, was about to shake Fico's hand when the shots were fired. Another witness, a woman, heard three or four shots and saw Fico fall to the ground with bloody wounds on his chest and head, although the severity of his injuries was unclear.
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Fico "expected to survive", closing remarks
🎦 04:52-05:10⏩
Unconfirmed reports from Slovakian media suggest that Fico is expected to survive. Jonathan reiterates his belief that this incident will likely benefit Russia. He concludes by inviting viewers to share their thoughts and thanks them for watching despite the heavy news day.
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