Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico looks set to survive an upcoming no-confidence vote after rebel lawmakers in one ruling coalition party said they would not support the motion.

Opposition parties in Slovakia are urging a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, citing growing ties between the leader and Vladimir Putin. The leftist coalition led by Robert Fico has faced increasing internal strife in recent months,

Slovak opposition MPs have lashed out after a parliamentary session on Prime Minister Robert Fico's growing infatuation with Russia's Vladimir Putin was monolpolised by the ruling party.

Slovak opposition parties initiated a vote of no confidence in Robert Fico's government. The proposal was submitted to parliament, the Slovak news website Aktuality reports. On Wednesday, January 15,