Pro-Putin leader delivers shock to West as Europe cries about being excluded from Trump-Putin meet

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, expressing optimism about “significant investment impulses” for Slovakia following their talks. The discussions focused on deepening economic cooperation, renewable energy, and technology partnerships, with the UAE seen as a key investor in Central Europe. Fico also warned European nations against becoming an “open-air museum for the rich,” urging stronger industrial growth and innovation to stay competitive.