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Some Western politicians stoking Nato-Russia clash as Ukraine war strategy falters: Fico

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from South China Morning Post · Eastern Europe

Some Western politicians are seeking conflict between Nato and Russia after ⁠a “failed” strategy to defeat ⁠Moscow in its war with Ukraine, ⁠Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Saturday. Long-time Slovak leader Fico, who has kept up warm relations with Russia and refuses military aid for Ukraine, said this week that Europe was closer than ever to a large-scale war ‌erupting from the Ukraine war. At the same time, some European leaders, such as those in France and Poland, have warned of...

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