(Reuters) - 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.

Opposition parties in Slovakia are urging a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, citing growing ties between the leader and Vladimir Putin. The leftist coalition led by Robert Fico has faced increasing internal strife in recent months,

Slovakia's opposition parties will call a no-confidence vote against the government, a party chief said on Tuesday, accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico of dragging foreign policy closer to Russia while failing to tackle problems at home.

Slovakia's pro-Western opposition parties announced plans to initiate a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, citing concerns over his governance and foreign policy direction,

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico faces the threat of impeachment as the opposition plans to move a motion of no confidence, informs Aktuality.sk. According to the outlet, the motion of no confidence is being initiated by the united opposition,