In brief
Lucia Stasselova's image with a Ukrainian soldier is framed as evidence against her by the government.
Lucia Stasselova, a 66-year-old pro-Ukraine activist in Slovakia, recently found herself in a shocking predicament. Known for her opposition to Russian aggression since childhood, she participated in a public discussion in Bratislava with a soldier from the Georgian Legion, who is fighting for Ukraine. Stasselova even shared a photo with him on social media, capturing a touching moment of solidarity.But this innocent image has been twisted by Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, who presented it as proof that Stasselova is involved in a sinister coup plot against his government. At a news conference, he showcased an enlarged version of her photo, bleakly declaring her a ringleader of foreign-funded schemes to topple the government. This surprising accusation highlights the tension in Slovakia's political landscape as the government takes a hard stance against perceived threats from abroad.
