(Video) Former Foreign Minister: Fico Could Invite Russian Forces to Slovakia in a Fabricated Coup

Source: Tomáš Bendikovič | Denník N

Rastislav Káčer, one of Slovakia’s most senior diplomats and a former Foreign Minister, has warned that Robert Fico could exploit a fabricated crisis to justify inviting Russian troops into Slovakia. Drawing parallels to the 1968 invasion, Káčer speculated that Fico might cite fake intelligence on Ukrainian sabotage or foreign assassination attempts to claim a coup is underway. In such a scenario, Slovakia’s loss of NATO trust could leave the country isolated, echoing Cold War vulnerabilities. Káčer’s analysis serves as a wake-up call about the dangers of Fico’s leadership to Slovak democracy and regional stability.

Rastislav Káčer, a prominent Slovak diplomat and former Foreign Minister, raised serious concerns about Slovakia’s security and democratic integrity during an interview. His remarks, rooted in extensive experience, reflect the risks Slovakia could face under certain political scenarios involving Robert Fico, a controversial figure in Slovak politics.

Káčer’s Credentials: A Legacy of Service and Advocacy
Káčer, one of Slovakia’s first-generation diplomats, has been a vital player in shaping the country’s foreign policy since its independence. His tenure includes pivotal roles such as the first secretary of Slovakia’s delegation to NATO (1994–1998) and State Secretary at the Defence Ministry, where he led negotiations for NATO accession. As Slovakia’s ambassador to the United States (2003–2008) and Hungary (2013–2018), he further solidified his diplomatic reputation. Notably, he co-founded Globsec, an influential think tank dedicated to fostering transatlantic dialogue.

Fico’s Hypothetical Crisis: Echoes of 1968
In the interview, Káčer imagined a scenario where Fico, alleging a fabricated coup, could potentially exploit Russia’s ambitions for regional dominance. He outlined a chilling hypothetical: Fico might claim intelligence evidence of Ukrainian sabotage or an assassination attempt linked to foreign networks. Under this pretext, he could invite Russian paratroopers to secure the Slovak parliament, replicating the swift actions seen during the 1968 Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia.

Káčer emphasised the dangers of Slovakia losing trust within NATO, leaving the alliance unresponsive to such a crisis. This stark warning underscores the importance of transparency, resilience, and adherence to democratic norms.

Strategic Implications
Káčer’s remarks resonate within a broader geopolitical context. Slovakia’s commitment to NATO and democratic governance remains crucial in countering Russian influence in Central Europe. Ensuring transparency and resisting manipulation are essential to safeguarding not only Slovak democracy but also regional stability.

Transcript

No one was there with him; he stood alone with Putin. This is simply never done in diplomatic practice. There is always someone with the prime minister during sensitive negotiations. This is just for historical records, archives, and basic transparency in governance. And at that moment, I thought, thank God for Zelensky, for Ukraine, that they are still holding out.

Because if we had today, if we had such a land bridge, if we had actually free airspace for Russian paratrooper planes through Ukraine? What if Fico simply said: You know what, there's a coup being prepared here. I have intelligence evidence for it. I have some Ukrainian saboteurs here who blew up some Slovak infrastructure.

Here, an assassin from the Soros network targeted me. You know, I need to prevent this coup. Send three paratrooper planes here. In one evening, you can take over the parliament. Just look at the scenario from 1968, how terribly simple it was. And in that situation, where Slovakia has completely lost the trust of its Western partners within the NATO Alliance, simply no one would do anything about such a scenario.

It would be enough to imprison 10 key generals and 50 key people in the country ano declare a state of emergency. And within a week, Slovakia would become Belarus. And no one would do anything about.