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.

(Reuters) - Slovakia's opposition parties will call a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, a party chief said on Tuesday. The motion comes after Fico travelled to Moscow last month to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Slovak opposition has submitted to parliament a proposal for a vote of no confidence in the government of Robret Fico. This became known today, January 15.