Europe on the edge: Assassination attempt on pro-Putin Slovakian PM is branded 'a wake-up call to the West' amid fears Russian President will exploit the attack - as wounded premier's deputy insists he will survive the shooting
His condition was critical following surgery last night as police said they had detained 71-year-old poet Juraj Cintula on suspicion of the shooting in Handlova, central Slovakia.
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