The return of nationalist Robert Fico as prime minister of Slovakia has raised concerns that the Central European country could undermine EU and NATO unity.
After decades of friendly relations with Israel, Putin's response to last Saturday's deadly attack by Hamas suggests that Russia is aligning more closely with Iran, a known backer of the militant group.
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