Slovakia PM has second surgery after assassination attempt

Friday, 17 May 2024
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has had a second surgery in two days after being shot multiple times in Europe's first assassination attempt in more than 20 years.

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News video: Slovakia has announced that the prime minister's condition has stabilized but is still very serious.

Slovakia has announced that the prime minister's condition has stabilized but is still very serious. 03:08

Slovakia has announced that the prime minister's condition has stabilized but is still very serious. Fico was shot multiple times and underwent urgent surgery to save his life. Authorities say the assassination attempt was politically motivated https://x.com/RT_com/status/1791068505271386262

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