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Pro-Russia candidate Peter Pellegrini elected Slovakia president

Headline from Delaware Public Media

A close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico beat a pro-Western career diplomat to become Slovakia's new president, and succeed Zuzana Čaputová, the country's first female head of state.

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  1. The Guardian

    Ukraine-sceptic government ally Peter Pellegrini wins Slovakian presidential election (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Close ally of populist prime minister Robert Fico claimed 53.85% of vote, beating pro-Western opposition Ivan Korčok

  2. New York Times

    Pro-Russia Candidate Wins Slovakia’s Presidential Election (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The victory for Peter Pellegrini, an ally of Slovakia’s populist prime minister, strengthens Central Europe’s ties to Moscow.

  3. Shore News Network

    Pellegrini wins Slovak presidential election in boost for pro-Russian PM Fico (opens Shore News Network)

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    Shore News Network's feed description

    By Radovan Stoklasa and Jan Lopatka

  4. Al Jazeera

    Pellegrini elected Slovakia president in boost for pro-Russia PM Fico (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini wins second round of presidential election, cementing grip of the pro-Russian PM.

  5. Delaware Public Media

    Pro-Russia candidate Peter Pellegrini elected Slovakia president (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    A close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico beat a pro-Western career diplomat to become Slovakia's new president, and succeed Zuzana Čaputová, the country's first female head of state.

  6. Breitbart News

    Ukraine War Sceptic Peter Pellegrini Elected President of Slovakia (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Peter Pellegrinim a close ally of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico and sceptic of the Ukraine war, will become Slovakia's sixth president.

  7. CNN

    Ally of Slovakia’s pro-Russian prime minister wins presidential election (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Slovak nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini emerged victorious in the country’s presidential election on Saturday (April 6), solidifying the influence of pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico over Slovakia.

  8. France 24

    Ukraine-sceptic, Fico ally Pellegrini wins Slovakia presidential election (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Ukraine-sceptic government ally Peter Pellegrini won Slovakia's presidential election Saturday against pro-Western diplomat Ivan Korcok.

  9. NBC News

    Pellegrini wins Slovak presidential election in boost for pro-Russian prime minister (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Slovak nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini won the country’s presidential election on Saturday, cementing the grip of pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico over the country.

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