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Pro-Russia candidate Peter Pellegrini elected Slovakia president

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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Russia-Ukraine war: Nuclear watchdog urges restraint after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant attack – as it happened

International Atomic Energy Agency warns about safety after Russia says Ukrainian drone detonated at nuclear power plant

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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskiy warns of dwindling weapons stockpile as attack on Kharkiv kills eight

Ukrainian leader issues starkest warning yet of air defence weapons running out; Russian attack kills eight in eastern city. What we know on day 774

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Ukraine-sceptic government ally Peter Pellegrini wins Slovakian presidential election

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

The Guardian - UK

Slovaks Choose Between Fico Ally And Pro-Western Diplomat

Slovakia's pivotal presidential election between continuity and progress, impacting domestic and international future.

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Slovakia Holds Tight Presidential Vote Amid Ukraine Divisions

Slovakians began voting Saturday to choose a new president with the outcome determining whether the EU and NATO member shifts further towards Russia.

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Slovakia's Presidential Runoff: Korcok Vs. Pellegrini

Learn about the closely watched presidential runoff in Slovakia between Korcok and Pellegrini, with implications for foreign policy alignment and the natio...

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Slovakia: pro-western diplomat contests Russia-friendly politician for presidency

Polls show Ivan Korčok and Peter Pellegrini, an ally of prime minister Robert Fico, neck-and-neck before Saturday’s runoff

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia’s brain drain ‘picks up pace’ under populist leader Robert Fico

Tens of thousands of young Slovaks who see little future in an increasingly intolerant society are leaving for Prague

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia Protests Government Takeover Of Public Broadcasting

Protesters in Slovakia rally against government's public broadcasting takeover plan, drawing international condemnation.

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Korcok Tipped To Halt Slovakia's Shift Towards Russia

Slovakia's recent shift towards Russia has hit a hurdle, analysts said Sunday, after the pro-West former foreign minister Ivan Korcok topped the first round of the presidential election.

International Business Times

Divided Over Ukraine War, Slovakia Votes For President

Slovakia will on Saturday hold the first round of a presidential election that is a battle between the Central European country's Russia-leaning ruling camp and a pro-Ukraine opposition-backed candidate.

International Business Times

Slovakia’s presidential election: A choice between Russia and the West

When Russia’s invasion began, Slovakia’s liberal president threw her support behind Kyiv. Much has changed since then.

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Slovakia’s opposition sounds alarm over Russia tilt as election looms

Report alleges that candidate asked Hungary to help arrange visit to Moscow in 2020 – when prime minister – to boost popularity

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Rule of law declining across EU, report warns

Civil liberties network says in states where far-right parties influence power, rule-of-law deterioration risks becoming systemic

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Biden scrapes together $300m more for Ukraine weapons

Poland’s PM warns Mike Johnson of blood on his hands from stalled aid; anti-Putin fighters stage raid into Russia. What we know on day 749

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Slovakia defends Russia ties after Czech Republic suspends talks

Slovakian foreign minister criticises ‘double standards’ in the reaction to his meeting with Sergei Lavrov

International Business Times

Central Europe PMs Say Will Not Send Troops To Ukraine

Four ex-communist central European countries said Tuesday they were not planning to send troops to Ukraine as they remained torn on military aid to the war-ravaged country battling Russia's invasion.

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NATO Rules Out Sending Combat Troops To Ukraine

NATO denies plans to send combat troops to Ukraine but offers non-lethal aid. Some European nations consider military support amid Russia's invasion.

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EU told Slovakia that its reforms risked ‘irreparable damage’ to rule of law

Warnings about legislation scrapping anti-corruption office and lowering penalties were ignored

Al Jazeera

Ukraine funding, Orban’s opposition set to dominate crucial EU summit

Resistance to further aid for Kyiv is growing ahead of meeting that comes almost two years into Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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Kharkiv and Kyiv attacked, jumbo jet crash, Denmark aids Ukraine

Stay updated on the latest events in Ukraine with this dispatch. Learn about missile attacks, political discussions, financial assistance, and a powerful a...

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Protests in Slovakia against PM Fico's controversial penal code changes

Thousands of people in Slovakia protest against Prime Minister Robert Fico's plan to amend the penal code and eliminate a national prosecutors' office.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 701

As the war enters its 701st day, these are the main developments.

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Russia-Ukraine war: At least 25 killed in shelling at a market in Donetsk; fire at Russian liquefied natural gas producer – as it happened

Local officials are now saying that at least 25 were killed in the strike; cause of fire at gas plant unknown but drones were reported in area

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