Lithuanians vote in a presidential election as anxieties rise over Russia and the war in Ukraine
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Lithuanians are casting votes in a presidential election while Russian gains in Ukraine escalate fears. Incumbent Nauseda expected to win, but a runoff might occur due to the number of candidates.
The president in Lithuania holds crucial roles in overseeing foreign policy and security, critical in the current tense Eastern Europe climate. President's position carries strategic significance in the NATO and EU alliance amidst Russia-West tensions.
Baltic states, including Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, show great concern over Russian activities as tensions heighten. These nations, former Soviet republics, have firmly embraced the West by joining the EU and NATO.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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