Prime Minister Robert Fico's remarks on Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty have sparked a political debate in Slovakia about the country's commitments to its allies and the possible involvement of Slovak soldiers. Politicians and security experts have both addressed the issue. zurnal.pravda.sk ↗
Defence Minister Robert Kaliňák said that the Slovak army is ready to protect its allies if they are attacked militarily. In the case of hybrid attacks, however, he argued that a considered response is needed. At the same time, he rejected what he called needless hysteria over military issues and warned against dragging Slovakia into a war. zurnal.pravda.sk ↗
The opposition and some commentators criticised Fico for calling the principle of collective defence into question. The political debate also included accusations that the prime minister, with his statements, is increasing the security risk and weakening allies' trust. Security expert Havlíček pointed out that, in his view, Russia may not stop at Ukraine and is seeking to create a buffer zone toward the West. aktuality.sk ↗
The discussion also concerns how NATO should respond to hybrid attacks and other forms of pressure. Kaliňák stressed the difference between a military attack on a member of the alliance and events for which, in his view, a proportionate and considered response is needed. Further developments will depend on continuing statements from the government, the opposition and allies. idnes.cz ↗
Fico's Remarks on NATO's Article 5 Spark Political Dispute
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Fico zvyšuje riziko vojny, spochybňovanie článku 5 je nebezpečné, varuje expert Havlíček (videopodcast)
aktuality.sk
| 16:00 23.09.
Politikár: Fico se bojí NATO, ne Ruska
novinky.cz
| 16:00 23.09.
Během hybridní války musíme reagovat uvážlivě, řekl Kaliňák. Slovensko je připraveno spojence chránit
irozhlas.cz
| 13:43 23.09.
Kaliňák: Slovenská armáda je pripravená brániť spojencov. Pri hybridných útokoch žiada uvážlivú reakciu
zurnal.pravda.sk
| 13:30 23.09.
Mesežnikov natvrdo: Fico dal Rusku nádej, že Slovensko pri skúške NATO zlyhá. Kremeľ si jeho slová dobre všimol
startitup.sk
| 14:40 23.09.
NATO je k něčemu jinému, nemusíme reagovat na všechno, řekl Kaliňák
idnes.cz
| 13:39 23.09.
Kaliňák: „Leštiči atómových hlavíc“ by sa mali spamätať, Slovensko sa nesmie nechať zatiahnuť do vojny
SITA
| 13:18 23.09.
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