Slovak President and Prime Minister Listed on Ukrainian “Kill List” Website
The inclusion of Slovak President Peter Pellegrini and Prime Minister Robert Fico on the controversial Ukrainian website Myrotvorec has sparked serious security concerns and condemnation, raising questions about the site’s influence and the safety of listed individuals. The website, widely described by human rights organizations as a dangerous database containing personal information, has long been accused of inciting violence against those it deems “enemies of Ukraine.”
Political commentator Eduard Chmelár first brought the matter to public attention, noting with concern the appearance of President Pellegrini’s name on the portal. According to Chmelár, the site presents Pellegrini as an “agent of influence of the Russian Federation,” a characterization he delivered with clear sarcasm.
The Myrotvorec portal, operational since 2014, labels Pellegrini a “pro-Kremlin Slovak populist” and accuses him of a “deliberate act against the national security of Ukraine, peace and security of humanity.” Ukrainian political scientist Ivan kačanovskii of the University of Ottawa was the first to highlight the listing, according to Chmelár. The inclusion is especially striking, one analyst noted, given Pellegrini’s previously perceived moderate stance and support for military aid to ukraine during the ongoing conflict.
What is Myrotvorec?
The origins of Myrotvorec remain contested. While The Daily Beast reported the site was initially managed by Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), the portal’s founder, Georgy Tuka, later denied these claims. Tuka maintains the site has facilitated approximately 1,000 arrests, targeting individuals allegedly collaborating with or employed by Russia’s Federal Security Service. Though,the site’s methodology and the accuracy of its accusations have been consistently questioned.
A former advisor to Prime Minister Robert fica emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating that Myrotvorec doesn’t simply collect data – it provides information used to monitor individuals by radical groups. The site’s rhetoric, characterized by calls for “liquidation” and “destruction” of listed persons, is considered extremely dangerous.
International organizations have repeatedly warned about the risks posed by the database. Human Rights Watch has cautioned that “the existence of the list endangers human lives,” and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has urged Ukraine to investigate the site’s activities.Despite these calls, Kyiv has not systematically shut down the operation, leading to accusations of tacit tolerance, such as those leveled by Hungarian foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó in 2018 against then-President Petro Poroshenko.
The list already contains over 200,000 names, including prominent figures like Viktor Orbán, Gerhard Schröder, Henry Kissinger, and musician Roger Waters. A political analyst expressed concern that “Human Rights Watch has just pointed out that several politicians and intellectuals on the list have been murdered,” underscoring the real-world consequences of inclusion.
prime Minister Fico Also Targeted
The targeting extends beyond the President. Prime Minister Robert Fico also appears on Myrotvorec, listed in the “Purgatory” section as an “enemy of Ukraine.” His profile includes his date of birth, biographical details, and even personal information about his family – wife Svetlana, son Michal, and mother – with links to publicly available sources. Fico is labeled an “agent of Russian influence in the EU” who “spreads the Kremlin’s propaganda narratives” and is described as an “associate of russian war criminal Putin,” accused of denying Ukraine’s right to self-defense.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why did Peter Pellegrini and Robert Fico appear on Myrotvorec? The portal lists individuals it considers “enemies of Ukraine.”
- Is Myrotvorec dangerous? Yes. It publishes personal information that can be misused by extremists, and organizations like Human Rights Watch warn that the list threatens lives.
Experts are now calling for a strong response from both Slovak and European authorities. “In any case,I expect not only increased protection of the head of state,but also statements from domestic and European politicians strongly condemning such practices,” Hopper concluded. The situation underscores the escalating tensions and the potential for real-world harm stemming from online databases targeting political figures.
