Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has sharply criticized what he calls Western “interference” in Global South affairs, accusing the EU of undermining multilateralism during a major Africa summit. Fico argued that developing nations need equal partnerships, not Western “wisdom,” and warned that Europe’s insistence on linking the summit to the Ukraine peace plan has caused unnecessary diplomatic friction. His comments reflect growing frustration among several Global South governments over what they see as Europe’s pressure tactics and selective engagement. This report breaks down the core dispute, the EU’s rationale, reactions across Africa, and how the standoff may complicate broader geopolitical alignments—especially as discussions over Ukraine, energy, trade, and South-South cooperation intensify.
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