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Conspiracy theories spread in Russia amid Fico and Vučić’s health issues

Health concerns have cast doubt on whether Slovakia’s Prime Minister and Serbia’s President will attend Russia’s Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9.
Fico's health problems trace back to an assassination attempt last May, while Vučić fell ill during a recent U.S. Visit, leading both to cancel public engagements unexpectedly.
Despite last-minute schedule changes and brief hospitalization, Fico and Vučić denied rumors of inability to attend and reaffirmed plans to participate in the Moscow celebrations.
Fico condemned Ukrainian President Zelensky's warning about attendees' safety and called it a threat, while Russian media speculated without evidence on possible poisoning or faked illnesses.
The uncertain participation of Fico and Vučić drew criticism from the EU and fueled conspiracy theories, highlighting tensions over Russia's war on Ukraine and EU accession politics.

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RTV Slovenija

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Fico swam in the Danube "in protest": "Who says I'm in poor health?"

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico posted a photo of himself swimming in the Danube River on social media on Monday, responding to media speculation about his poor health.

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slovenskenovice.si

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Alleged video of Vučić from Florida is spreading: who is the woman kissing him?

Former Yugoslav and Serbian diplomat Nebojša Vujović stated that Vučić was allegedly banned from entering the Mar-a-Lago complex in Florida by Donald Trump's chief of staff, despite the fact that he paid for the seat.

19 days ago·Ljubljana, Slovenia

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politika.rs

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Fico swam in the Danube after speculation about his health

BRATISLAVA - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has published a photo of himself swimming in the Danube despite the cold, after speculation about his health emerged in the media.

19 days ago·Belgrade, Serbia

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Kyiv Post

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Fico, Vučić – Lone EU Leaders Bound for Moscow Parade, Fall Ill Just Days Before

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico were among the few European leaders who had planned to attend the May 9 event on Red Square.

20 days ago·Kyiv, Ukraine

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Eesti Rahvusringhääling

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Conspiracy theories are spreading in Russia about the illness of Fico and Vučić, who promised to travel to Moscow

Conspiracy theories are spreading in Russia about the sudden illness of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, suggesting a desire to prevent them from participating in the Victory Day celebrations on May 9. Fico and Vučić are the only European leaders who have promised to travel to Moscow for the occasion.

20 days ago·Estonia

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EURACTIV

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Conspiracy theories spread in Russia amid Fico and Vučić’s health issues

Vučić was briefly admitted to the hospital on Saturday, while Fico acknowledged ongoing issues stemming from the assassination attempt he survived last year.

20 days ago·Brussels, Belgium

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