Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico is in life-threatening condition, the shooter has been identified (video of the moment of the assassination attempt)

The condition of the Prime Minister of Slovakia after the assassination attempt is serious, there is a threat to life, the Slovak government administration said in a statement after reporting that the politician was wounded as a result of the shooting.

Video of the moment of the assassination attempt:

Fico is transported by helicopter to a hospital in Banska Bystrica. A spokesman for the Slovak Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed in a telephone conversation with Reuters that an attempt had been made on Fico's life. Reaction in Europe:

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen: “Violent acts like this have no place in our society; they undermine democracy.”

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz: “Violence has no place in European politics.”

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk: “Shocking news from Slovakia. Robert, my thoughts are with you at this very difficult moment.”

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic: “I am shocked by the assassination attempt on Robert Fico, a great friend of Serbia and mine personally. Dear friend, I am praying for you.”

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte: “Shocked that my longtime colleague was shot. I wish him much strength and my thoughts are with him and his family.”

Prime Minister of Romania Marcel Ciolacu: “There is no justification for such extreme actions and those responsible must be brought to justice.”

President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky reacted to a report of an assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico by writing on Twitter (X). Zelensky called the attack horrific and stressed that Ukraine “strongly condemns this act of violence against the head of government of our neighboring partner state.” “Every effort must be made to ensure that violence does not become the norm in any country, in any form or in any area. We sincerely hope for a speedy recovery for Robert Fico and express our solidarity with the people of Slovakia,” the president added.

Slovak media reported that Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot by a 71-year-old man from the western town of Levice. This data was published by a Slovak private TV channel. Joj and portal Dennik N. According to media reports, the shooter, born in 1953, fired from “a short-barreled gun that he legally owned.” Officially, law enforcement agencies in Slovakia have not yet revealed the identity of the shooter, who, as is known, has already been detained.

The media write that before the assassination attempt on Fico, the suspect shouted to the prime minister, “Robo, come here,” and opened fire. That is, the prime minister was the target of the assassination attempt. He reportedly had a legally registered weapon, which he used opened fire.

The account of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico officially reported an attempt on the life of an official, the post claims that he is in a “life-threatening” condition. A post on Fico's Facebook account briefly states that he was shot multiple times “and is now in life-threatening condition.” “As of now, he is being transported by helicopter to Banska Bystrica, since the journey to Bratislava would take too long, given the need for urgent intervention. The next few hours will decide everything,” the note says.

Fico’s Facebook page does not specify the nature of the injuries, but the portal Actuality claims that the Slovak Prime Minister was wounded in the stomach. The same information was confirmed The Guardian and party representative Fico Smer.

The man who shot and killed Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been identified. This is the famous writer Juraj Tsindula in Slovakia. The motive for the attack remains unknown. writes newsbeast.gr. A spokeswoman for the hospital where the Slovak prime minister was taken told Reuters that the prime minister was conscious when he was taken to the hospital in the town of Hadlova and that his vital signs had stabilized.

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