In a dramatic twist in European politics, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky of offering him a €500 million bribe to support Ukraine’s bid to join NATO. The shocking allegation was made during a press conference in Brussels on Thursday, following a private meeting between the two leaders at an EU summit.
Fico claimed that Zelensky made the offer behind closed doors, suggesting that the money would come from Russian assets frozen in the West. According to the Slovak leader, Zelensky's pitch was clear: vote for Ukraine's NATO membership, and Slovakia would receive the hefty sum. However, Fico said he immediately rejected the idea, calling it absurd and unrealistic.
“You know my stance on Ukraine joining NATO. It’s completely unrealistic,” Fico told reporters. “I told him straight away—never.”
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