A report by the Brussels-based portal Politico highlights concerns regarding the actions of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, portraying him as the most prominent ally of the Kremlin within the European Union. The article focuses on Fico’s government’s plans to revive intergovernmental commissions with Russia. This move is particularly scrutinized as it was announced by Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár shortly before the anniversary of the Soviet occupation of Czechoslovakia on August 21, 1968. Politico suggests these developments are raising alarm bells in Brussels. The report underscores a growing perception that Fico is increasingly aligning Slovak policy with Russian interests within the EU framework. The timing of the announcement further amplifies these concerns, given its proximity to the sensitive historical date. This situation is prompting closer observation of Bratislava's foreign policy direction.