Slovakia bans Georgian Legion commander amid coup plot allegations

Slovakia has banned Mamuka Mamulashvili, commander of the Georgian Legion fighting in Ukraine, along with nine others, amid allegations of their involvement in a coup plot against the Slovak government. Prime Minister Robert Fico, known for his pro-Russian stance, claimed that Mamulashvili's unit was orchestrating public protests aimed at destabilizing his administration. However, both opposition groups and the Georgian Legion have strongly denied these allegations, describing them as unfounded and politically motivated attempts to discredit their efforts. Fico presented photographs linking Mamulashvili to protest organizers as evidence, but critics argue these connections stem from unrelated humanitarian activities. The situation has raised tensions within Slovakia, as protests against Fico's government policies continue to escalate. The Slovak Interior Ministry indicated that the list of banned individuals could potentially expand as investigations proceed.