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Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda re-elected in vote marked by Russia fears

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Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda re-elected in vote marked by Russia fears

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda speaks to media as he celebrates victory in the final round of presidential election in Vilnius. | Photo Credit: Reuters Lithuania’s President Gitanas Nauseda won re-election on Sunday in a vote marked by defence concerns over neighbouring Russia, official results showed. The count published by the electoral commission showed that Nauseda…

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Lithuania holds a Presidential vote as anxieties rise in the Baltics over Russia and war in Ukraine

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Lithuania holds a Presidential vote as anxieties rise in the Baltics over Russia and war in Ukraine

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda. File | Photo Credit: AP Lithuania is holding a Presidential election on May 12 at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are fueling greater fears across all of Europe about Moscow’s intentions, but particularly in the strategically important Baltic region. The popular incumbent, Gitanas Nausėda, is favored…

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