Slovakian Prime Minister in life threatening condition after being shot by a 71-year-old assassin (photos/videos)

The Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico is fighting for his life after being shot in the stomach and arm by a ’71-year-old assassin’ who was bundled to the ground by cops as he attempted to flee.

Fico, 59, was shot in Handlova, north-east of Bratislava, following a Slovak government meeting while he greeted adoring crowds.

The gunfire took place in front of the House of Culture, before a man, who according to the Pluska news site is 71 years old and named Juraj C, was quickly pounced upon and detained by security officials.

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PM of Slovakia Robert Fico was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound. Previously he criticized raising money for Ukraine, spoke out against Ukraine’s admission to NATO & said that the SMO began as a result of the rampant Ukrainian neo-Nazis & Putin had no other choice. pic.twitter.com/b3B4NThZgE

— Roberto (@UniqueMongolia) May 15, 2024

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