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As Prime Minister since the early 2000s, Fico has seen a fluctuating popularity rating, which has dipped significantly from 24% in the 2023 elections to approximately 18% in early 2025. His recent controversial meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his hostile comments regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have exacerbated public discontent, prompting tens of thousands to hit the streets in protest.