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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 Apr 21, 2026 +222
I suggest allowing it but refusing the return trip.
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thorcik Apr 21, 2026 +11
Came here to say this :D
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Ordinary_Local_6904 Apr 22, 2026 +3
Now that’s a great idea!
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luisa65-L Apr 21, 2026 +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 Apr 21, 2026 +12
Why is the parade in Moscow anyway. Do it in Paris they have an arch and everything.
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diririirir Apr 21, 2026 +19
it’s a Russian parade…
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Silver_Middle_7240 Apr 21, 2026 -23
It doesn't have to be. There's no reason nations couldn't host the parade elsewhere.
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Superbunzil Apr 21, 2026 +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 Apr 22, 2026 +7
Wow I haven’t heard a more fitting name in my life.
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diririirir Apr 21, 2026 +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 Apr 21, 2026 +3
Slovaks that fought Hitler did it in the Soviet Army.
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TheGisbon Apr 22, 2026 +5
So do you understand what this parade is?
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420prettywise Apr 21, 2026 +1
They literally do that, just one day prior to the russian victory day parade.
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Silver_Middle_7240 Apr 21, 2026
So why even go to tge Russian one
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Irr3l3ph4nt Apr 21, 2026 +4
Because the Slovaks that rebelled against the Berlin-friendly regime joined the Soviets to fight the Germans.
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Luesverse Apr 23, 2026 +1
youd be surprised.
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Wyciorek Apr 21, 2026 +48
What’s there to mull really? “f*** no” should be good enough
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FatDrunkPirate Apr 21, 2026 +2
Gonna say no one way or another, let'em wait for it.
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AreYaOkaySon Apr 21, 2026 +3
It is better to have them get a slimmer of hope before so you can crush it
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GabettiXCV Apr 21, 2026 +32
Make the journey so inconvenient the b******'s quickest way to get to Moscow would be flying west.
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macross1984 Apr 21, 2026 +26
I don't see the merit for Poland to allow easy pass to Putin's lackey.
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Ijnefvijefnvifdjvkm Apr 21, 2026 +12
What’s the problem? Straight East. The Ukrainians want notice
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GassyPhoenix Apr 21, 2026 +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 Apr 22, 2026 +6
Nah, he can walk.
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Htv65 Apr 22, 2026 +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 Apr 21, 2026 +2
Can he stay there after ceremonies untill another one
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NebCrushrr Apr 21, 2026 +2
Don't do it, this is so low-risk diplomacy wise while still sending a message
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30yearCurse Apr 22, 2026 +2
tell him to fly over ukr...
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AgathaClouseau Apr 22, 2026 +2
Come on, Poland. Make them go around. Putin kiss asses don’t deserve anything.
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SpeedDaemon1969 Apr 21, 2026 +1
Seems like old times in the USSR.
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ElGuano Apr 22, 2026 +1
What if they refuse?
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jmptx Apr 22, 2026 +4
Then Slovakia finds another route. Poland can control their airspace.
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GenerolMajorJust Apr 22, 2026 +1
if poland allows it coudn't he just fly through the gulf of finland ?
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Hazardous_316 Apr 23, 2026 +1
If he starts walking to moscow, he might get there in time
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dennis-w220 Apr 22, 2026 +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 Apr 22, 2026 +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 Apr 22, 2026 +4
Are you confusing Balkans with Tatras or Slovakia with Slovenia?
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