"Exit polls show that the right-wing populist party ANO of billionaire former Prime Minister Andrej Babis, a self-described "Trumpist" who opposes continued military assistance for Ukraine, is leading with over 30% of the vote. ANO translates as Yes, but is also an acronym for Action of Dissatisfied Citizens. The center-right Spolu (Together) coalition, headed by Prime Minister Petr Fiala, currently trails with around 20% of the vote."
"Observers fear that an ANO victory in the vote for spots in the 200-seat Chamber of Deputies could spell trouble for Ukraine. The Czech Republic under Fiala has been a steadfast ally to Kyiv. The vote could further tip the balance of power within the EU, with the Czech Republic potentially joining truculent Hungary and Slovakia in opposition to Brussels."
"Babis has dubbed himself as a "peacemonger" during the campaign and promised a "Czech first" approach to leadership. Speaking to reporters after casting his ballot in the eastern city of Ostrava, Babis said, "Nothing is certain, we haven't won yet." Fiala, casting his ballot in Brno, made the stakes of the election clear, saying voters are "deciding the direction of the Czech Republic whether we head into the past or into the future, whether our path goes east or west.""
Exit polls show the right-wing populist ANO party of billionaire Andrej Babis leading with over 30% of the vote, while the center-right Spolu coalition trails around 20% and STAN polls near 10%. Babis opposes continued military assistance for Ukraine, brands himself a "Trumpist" and promises a "Czech first" approach, calling himself a "peacemonger." A parliamentary ANO victory could weaken Czech support for Kyiv and shift the country toward alignment with Hungary and Slovakia in opposing Brussels on sanctions and military aid. Prime Minister Petr Fiala framed the vote as deciding whether the country heads east or west.
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