CNN: Pro-Russian politician wins Slovakia’s parliamentary election
A party headed by a pro-Kremlin figure came out top after securing more votes than expected in an election in Slovakia, preliminary results show, in what could pose a challenge to NATO and EU unity on Ukraine.
According to preliminary results released by Slovakia’s Statistical Office at 9 a.m. local time, Robert Fico’s populist SMER party won 22.9% of the vote. Progressive Slovakia (PS), a liberal and pro-Ukrainian party won 17.9%.
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WNU Editor: We will now see if Robert Fico can form a coalition government. My gut tells me that he will be succeed, but pressure from the West for him to fail will be intensifying in the coming weeks. We now see this in the Western press who are trying to delegitimize him by labeling him as pro-Putin in their coverage and headlines.
Slovakia’s Populist Party Opposed To Ukraine Aid Wins Parliamentary Elections
Slovakia's Fico to get mandate for government talks after election win -- Reuters
Slovakia’s president asks a populist ex-premier to form government after winning early election -- AP
Slovakia’s president asks a populist ex-premier to form government after winning early election -- The Hill
Slovakia election: Strongman Robert Fico's return to power -- DW
Slovakia: An Election Result That Embodies Ukraine Fatigue -- RFE
Who is Robert Fico, the pro-Russian leader poised to head Slovakia’s coalition government? -- The Guardian
How will a pro-Russia party winning Slovakia vote affect the Ukraine war? -- Al Jazeera
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