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News & Current Events Apr 21, 2026 at 6:19 PM

Poland is mulling over a contentious request from Slovakia to let its PM’s plane cross Polish airspace en route to Moscow for “Victory Day,” after Baltic states refused passage and narrowed the route options

Posted by green_flash

Slovakia’s Fico asks Poland to let him go to Moscow for celebrations
tvpworld.com
Slovakia’s Fico asks Poland to let him go to Moscow for celebrations
Baltic states have already refused to open their airspace to the Slovak PM.
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No-Yak-4360 4 days ago +222
I suggest allowing it but refusing the return trip.
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thorcik 3 days ago +11
Came here to say this :D
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Ordinary_Local_6904 3 days ago +3
Now that’s a great idea!
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luisa65-L 4 days ago +143
Asking *Poland* of all countries for a favor so you can go kiss the ring in Moscow is a wildly bold strategy. Enjoy the massive detour, buddy.
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Silver_Middle_7240 4 days ago +12
Why is the parade in Moscow anyway. Do it in Paris they have an arch and everything.
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diririirir 3 days ago +19
it’s a Russian parade…
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Silver_Middle_7240 3 days ago -23
It doesn't have to be. There's no reason nations couldn't host the parade elsewhere.
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Superbunzil 3 days ago +17
Theyve barely been able to keep the Soviet Victory Monument in Germany open where it is often referred to as The Tomb of the Unknown Rapist and this was before the Ukraine war dont think a Soviet victory parade gonna fly anywhere for awhile
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Few-Sheepherder-1655 3 days ago +7
Wow I haven’t heard a more fitting name in my life.
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diririirir 3 days ago +8
As far as i’m aware it commemorates the soviet victory tho, the russian victory. Itd be like the french having a 4th of july parade because they were also fighting the brits.
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Irr3l3ph4nt 3 days ago +3
Slovaks that fought Hitler did it in the Soviet Army.
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TheGisbon 3 days ago +5
So do you understand what this parade is?
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420prettywise 3 days ago +1
They literally do that, just one day prior to the russian victory day parade.
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Silver_Middle_7240 3 days ago
So why even go to tge Russian one
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Irr3l3ph4nt 3 days ago +4
Because the Slovaks that rebelled against the Berlin-friendly regime joined the Soviets to fight the Germans.
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Luesverse 2 days ago +1
youd be surprised.
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Wyciorek 4 days ago +48
What’s there to mull really? “f*** no” should be good enough
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FatDrunkPirate 3 days ago +2
Gonna say no one way or another, let'em wait for it.
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AreYaOkaySon 3 days ago +3
It is better to have them get a slimmer of hope before so you can crush it
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GabettiXCV 4 days ago +32
Make the journey so inconvenient the b******'s quickest way to get to Moscow would be flying west.
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macross1984 4 days ago +26
I don't see the merit for Poland to allow easy pass to Putin's lackey.
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Ijnefvijefnvifdjvkm 4 days ago +12
What’s the problem? Straight East. The Ukrainians want notice
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GassyPhoenix 3 days ago +12
I mean the answer should be the same as last year. No. Go the long way around if you want to go. Or Ukraine can let him fly over their country fly over donbas and see if he makes it.
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LilLebowskiAchiever 3 days ago +6
Nah, he can walk.
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Htv65 3 days ago +5
It is just politics by Slovakia. Making sure that everybody knows that they are rejected. There is a viable option via Istanbul for everybody that wishes to fly to Moscow from Europe. That option is also available to the Slovak PM.
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Fryw0lny 3 days ago +2
Can he stay there after ceremonies untill another one
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NebCrushrr 3 days ago +2
Don't do it, this is so low-risk diplomacy wise while still sending a message
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30yearCurse 3 days ago +2
tell him to fly over ukr...
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AgathaClouseau 3 days ago +2
Come on, Poland. Make them go around. Putin kiss asses don’t deserve anything.
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SpeedDaemon1969 3 days ago +1
Seems like old times in the USSR.
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ElGuano 3 days ago +1
What if they refuse?
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jmptx 3 days ago +4
Then Slovakia finds another route. Poland can control their airspace.
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GenerolMajorJust 3 days ago +1
if poland allows it coudn't he just fly through the gulf of finland ?
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Hazardous_316 2 days ago +1
If he starts walking to moscow, he might get there in time
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dennis-w220 3 days ago +1
Anyone from Slovakia enlightens me on this? I thought Slovakia has always been the nation close to the West since the era of Cold War in Balkan. Its location decides it too. And its economy has always been one of the best in Balkan. Sicne when did it draw to the orbit of Russia? Or just a particular politician/party?
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Anxious-Boat4167 3 days ago +4
A lot of old people still support russia so yeah they vote for anyone who is pro-russia and hella conservative
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Agitated-Ad-5516 3 days ago +4
Are you confusing Balkans with Tatras or Slovakia with Slovenia?
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