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Ally of Russia-Friendly Leader Wins Presidential Election in Slovakia
Russia-friendly Prime Minister Robert Fico, a staunch opponent of military aid to Ukraine, will cement his grip on power after his ally won the presidential election in Slovakia. Peter Pellegrini, a former premier and member of Fico’s ruling coalition, secured 53.1% of the vote, beating Ivan Korcok, a pro-European Union diplomat, according to the official tally published early on Sunday. Since returning to power last year, Fico has triggered public criticism and scrutiny from the EU for his decisions to curb the fight against corruption, suppress independent media and challenge EU and NATO allies over support for ... (full story)