Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda re-elected in vote marked by Russia fears.
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During the election campaign, NausÄda repeatedly stressed that his first term in office was not easy due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a migrant crisis, and the war in Ukraine. In a press conference on Monday morning, he said he does not expect his second term to be easier. āI am closely following world events and I see that the geopolitical situation, unfortunately, will remain difficult,ā NausÄda said.
The count published by the electoral commission showed that Nauseda won 76% of votes with 80% of ballots counted after polls closed in the second-round vote.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda speaks to media as he celebrates victory in the final round of presidential election in Vilnius.
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