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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda has been reelected in a landslide victory over Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė, securing 74.5% of the vote. Nausėda, a moderate conservative and strong supporter of Ukraine, will serve a second five-year term. The election comes amid heightened tensions in the Baltic region due to the war in Ukraine.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Lithuania's President Gitanas Nausėda has won re-election with 74.6% of the vote, amid heightened defence concerns over Russia. Nausėda, who will continue to steer the country's defence and foreign policy, emphasized the need to protect Lithuania's independence. His opponent, Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė, received 23.8% of the vote. Both candidates agree on boosting defence spending to counter Russia, but differ on relations with China. Nausėda's re-election promises continuity in foreign and security policy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bloomberg
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda won a second term in a landslide, securing 74% of the vote in a runoff against Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, as voters supported his stance on foreign policy and Russian aggression.