Slovakia's Election: Pro-Russian vs. Pro-Western Divide Threatens Ukraine
TL;DR
Exit polls indicate that the Slovak liberal party Progressive Slovakia (PS) is leading in the parliamentary election, potentially preventing former Prime Minister Robert Fico from returning to power. PS has advocated for maintaining Slovakia's support for Ukraine and aligning with liberal policies within the European Union. Fico's party, SMER-SSD, is trailing behind. The formation of a new government will depend on the results of smaller parties, as no party is projected to win a majority.
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