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Pro-Russia candidate Peter Pellegrini elected Slovakia president

Slovakia's Peter Pellegrini, pro-Russian ally of prime minister, wins presidency in runoff election.

  • Bilawal Riaz
  • 1 min read

In Slovakia, Peter Pellegrini, a close ally of the populist Prime Minister Robert Fico with pro-Russian policies, has won the presidential runoff election. With 53.26% of the vote, he defeated pro-Western former Foreign Minister Ivan Korčok. Pellegrini pledged to represent all citizens. This victory solidifies Fico’s control, as the president plays a key role in appointing government officials. Critics fear a shift towards pro-Russian and anti-Western stances, with recent protests against Fico’s policies. Pellegrini, a member of the left-wing Hlas party, assumes the presidency after previously serving as prime minister.

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