Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer

Slovakia elections: Slovaks vote in tight polls between pro-Russian ex-PM and pro-West liberals

Slovaks began voting on Saturday (Sep 30) in a tight early election which is set to affect the country’s foreign policy in a race between former leftist Prime Minister Robert Fico who has pledged to end aid for war-torn Ukraine, and the pro-Western liberals.  About the race Polling stations in the European Union and NATO member nation of 5.4 million people opened at 7:00 am (local time) and will close at 10:00 pm (local time). Exit polls are to

Slovakia election pits a pro-Russia former prime minister against a liberal pro-West newcomer

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Voters in Slovakia cast ballots Saturday in an early parliamentary election that pits a populist former prime minister who campaigned on a pro-Russia and anti-American message against a liberal, pro-West newcomer. Depending on which of them prevails, the election could reverse the small eastern European country’s support for neighboring Ukraine in the war with Russia, threatening to break a fragile unity in the Europe…

Slovakia Election Pits Pro-Russia Candidate Against Liberal Pro-West One

Voters in Slovakia cast ballots Saturday in an early parliamentary election that pits a populist former prime minister who campaigned on a pro-Russia and anti-American message against a liberal, pro-West newcomer. Depending on which of them prevails, the election could reverse the small eastern European country's support for neighboring Ukraine in the war with Russia, threatening to break a fragile unity in the European Union and NATO. Former Pr…

BRATISLAVA — Slovaks vote today in parliamentary elections whose results could radically change Slovakia's approach to the war in Ukraine but also open deep divisions within NATO and the European Union.

Slovaks vote between pro-Russian ex-PM and pro-Western liberals

Voting begins in a closely contested election with support for Ukraine’s defence against Russia’s invasion a key issue.

Slovaks Choose Between Pro-Russian Ex-PM Fico And Pro-Western Liberals

Slovaks have begun voting in parliamentary elections that are being closely fought between former leftist Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has pledged to end military aid for neighboring Ukraine, and pro-Western liberals.