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Fico, a prominent left-wing populist affiliated with the Smur party, questioned the feasibility of Ukrainian military advances and suggested compromise through territorial concessions. He also openly criticized NATO membership for Ukraine, arguing that the prospect would escalate into a broader European conflict akin to World War I. Moreover, Fico accused Ukraine of being under undue influence from the United States, dismissing its sovereignty—an unfounded claim that echoes Russian narratives.