Slovak Prime Minister: China and the Soviet Union suffered the greatest sacrifices during World War II.

On September 1st local time, Slovak Prime Minister Fico stated that he respects all sacrifices made in the anti-fascist struggle, and that China and the Soviet Union "suffered the greatest sacrifices in World War II. I refuse to turn a blind eye to this fact, and I refuse to distort history." Fico also stated that a new world order is emerging, and that a multi-polar world is crucial for world stability.