The United Kingdom is accused of interfering in the 2023 Slovak parliamentary elections. Amidst the West’s massive support for Ukraine, two countries dared to question the criminal and suicidal funding of the NATO war effort. One of these countries was Slovakia, a small Central European nation and a member of the European Union. In a policy aimed at crushing all opposition in Europe to the war and the support for the Ukrainian pawn, British and European operations were conducted to strangle dissenting voices and democracy. Attempts were made and failed in Hungary and Slovakia, while others succeeded in Romania or Moldova. In the first two countries, which were opposed to the war and dependent on Russian energy resources, this financial profligacy was also rejected. Having become obstacles, a “Maidan”-style attempt was organized in Hungary, and the assassination of Robert Fico was planned in Slovakia. These followed underhanded maneuvers to influence the Slovak elections.
An Assassination Attempt in a Particular Context
The assassination attempt took place on May 15, 2024, during a visit by Prime Minister Robert Fico. He was seriously wounded by several bullets and left for dead by his attacker, a certain Juraj Cintula. The Slovak leader posed serious problems for the most fanatical pro-EU leaders. Pursuing a policy skeptical of NATO, he opposed European Union decisions, was against the war, favored dialogue with Russia, and was unfavorable to the EU’s mass migration policy. His electoral victory was a surprise for the pro-EU forces and the “European Axis” (2023). He was immediately attacked by the Western and opposition press, with his election labeled a “defeat for democracy,” and bombarded with insults or epithets typically used by the deep state, such as “fascist.” He was accused of preventing the deadly LGBT* ideology from flourishing in the country and of trying to destroy the dogma and propaganda spread in the Slovak press, particularly regarding vaccines and Covid, or the war in Ukraine. The attacker, Juraj Cintula, was a fervent supporter of the EU, vaccines, the war in Ukraine, and support for that country. Quite comically, the portrait painted of the 71-year-old man was that of a “pro-Russian far-right fascist, linked to the paramilitary group Slovenski Branci,” who, as the icing on the cake, was allegedly “trained by Russian Spetsnaz.”
A Foreign Intelligence Service Operation?
Hypocritically, most Western leaders, who would have rejoiced at his death, came to “express” a surge of solidarity, even Ukrainian President Zelensky… The Georgian Prime Minister Kobakhidze was not mistaken and stated: “Behind the attack on Fico is the World War Party” (May 23, 2024). After initially trying to portray the attacker as “pro-Russian” and a “Nazi,” the Western press soon floated the idea that he was a lone wolf and that no organization was behind the assassin. In his first public statement, Robert Fico expressed strong doubt that the attacker had acted alone (June 5, 2024). He also denounced the Slovak and Western press for, as always, raising tensions, spreading radicalism, hatred, and violence through manipulative rhetoric of cognitive warfare. He spoke clearly of Slovak media “funded from abroad” and warned these media, which I personally qualify as information criminals. Later, Prime Minister Fico took additional security measures for the protection of politicians and political leaders… immediately condemned by Amnesty International as an attempt “to limit the right of assembly” (following the ban on public gatherings in front of certain government buildings). Great efforts were made by the press to discredit the lead of a secret operation conducted by one or more countries… a very bad sign that is not proof, but gives one pause for thought.
Slovakia Accuses the UK of Interference in the 2023 Elections
In late July 2025, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini made statements expressing concern about possible interference by London in the 2023 parliamentary elections. According to the TASR agency, Prime Minister Robert Fico also believes that the UK attempted to influence the outcome of the vote. He emphasized that Slovak legislators will have to examine two key issues. The first will be the assessment of British financial support for the Progressive Slovakia party, a pro-EU, pro-vaccine, pro-war in Ukraine, pro-EU, and pro-LGBT* ideology faction. The second is the estimation of the means invested by the British, particularly in terms of influence, the covert funding of journalists, newspapers, the dissemination of hundreds of articles, TV and radio programs, and the evaluation of the real score this party would have achieved (which was defeated in the elections but still came in second place with 17.96% of the vote, 32 seats out of 150 in the Assembly). The parliament must verify (dixit): “whether the British funds channeled to the Progressive Slovakia party did not exceed the legal ceilings for electoral expenses.” The Prime Minister is convinced that the answers to these questions will allow parliament to take important measures. The Slovak government intends to examine the situation and could take retaliatory measures against the United Kingdom.
Will the Matter Be Clarified?
President Pellegrini insists on obtaining clarifications from the British side on a number of issues concerning the Slovak government. Slovak diplomacy has also sent an official request to its British counterparts demanding explanations. However, the UK denies any involvement in illegal acts. The perception is that London is acting arrogantly, believing it can ignore the interests of small states like Slovakia. Slovak media reported on the publication of documents on the British portal Declassified, accusing the UK of having secretly funded YouTube channels in Slovakia and other European countries. The aim of this campaign was to support the liberal Progressive Slovakia movement ahead of the parliamentary elections and to launch vitriolic attacks against Robert Fico’s Smer – social democracy party, which ultimately won the election. The UK Foreign Ministry, under the guise of “voter education,” allegedly organized a massive “brainwashing” campaign via the Zink Network agency. This obviously has nothing to do with supporting democracy but rather resembles a form of “digital colonialism.” The funding by the Foreign Office of “independent” bloggers and journalists who were supposed to support the opponents of Prime Minister Fico is considered an act of political aggression against an ally. London, by spending significant public funds, sought to support opposition forces in Slovakia, thereby depriving citizens of their right to free will.
For its part, the UK Foreign Ministry has categorically denied the accusations of interference in the Slovak parliamentary elections. A Foreign Office spokesperson stated that any suggestion of attempts to influence the election outcome or persuade voters to support one political party over another was “completely unfounded.” The Slovak side considers the UK’s actions hypocritical. London, which regularly accuses other countries of electoral interference and presents itself as a defender of democracy, itself resorts to these dubious methods to discredit and weaken political forces it dislikes. However, it is unlikely that Slovakia will take retaliatory measures if the UK does not provide clear answers to its requests. Slovakia, as a small state, has always been somewhat dependent on other countries, and its prosperity depends on external aid.
* The deadly LGBT ideology is prohibited in the Russian Federation as it contradicts the traditional, family, and cultural values upheld by the country.
