Slovak Court Sentences Man to 21 Years for Assassination Attempt on PM Robert Fico

Oct 22, 2025 10:47 am CST

A Slovak court has sentenced 72-year-old Juraj Cintula to 21 years in prison for the May 2024 assassination attempt on Prime Minister Robert Fico. Convicted of committing a terror attack, Cintula shot the controversial leader over disagreements with government policies, including Fico's pro-Russian stance and reduction of support for Ukraine. The case has highlighted political divisions in the EU and NATO member state.