Slovakia's pro-Putin prime minister Robert Fico has been shot in the stomach in an assassination attempt.
The politician, 59, is now in a life-threatening condition in hospital after he was attacked leaving a government meeting.
Four shots were fired - with one hitting populist leader Fico in the abdomen in the town of Handlova, some 100 miles northeast of Bratislava.
After receiving treatment in Handlova, the PM has now been airlifted to a hospital in the capital as transport to the city would take "too long", a government spokesperson said.
The incident took place in front of the local House of Culture, where the PM had come to meet with supporters.
The suspected assassin was filmed being overpowered and detained by security forces and bystanders.
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How does the public's reaction to violent political acts reflect on our society's values and thresholds for justice?
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Is it ever justifiable to target political leaders with violence in the pursuit of change?
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Should a public figure's political affiliations impact how we view their victimization in crimes?
