Divided over Ukraine war, Slovakia votes for president

Slovakia's first round of presidential elections will take place on Saturday, pitting the Central European country's Russia-leaning ruling bloc against a pro-Ukraine opposition candidate. Parliament speaker Peter Pellegrini and liberal ex-foreign minister Ivan Korcok are the clear frontrunners among nine contenders.

Mar 23, 2024 - 05:00
Divided over Ukraine war, Slovakia votes for president
Slovakia's first round of presidential elections will take place on Saturday, pitting the Central European country's Russia-leaning ruling bloc against a pro-Ukraine opposition candidate. Parliament speaker Peter Pellegrini and liberal ex-foreign minister Ivan Korcok are the clear frontrunners among nine contenders.