Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has secured a second five-year term in office after a decisive victory over Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonyte. Preliminary figures released by Lithuania’s Central Electoral Commission show that Nauseda won 74.5% of the votes, while Šimonyte garnered 24.1%.
Nauseda, a 60-year-old moderate conservative, has been a staunch supporter of Ukraine and has welcomed those fleeing authoritarian regimes in neighboring Belarus and increased repression in Russia. In his victory speech, Nauseda emphasized the importance of safeguarding Lithuania's independence and freedom, likening it to a fragile vessel that must be protected.
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