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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Saulius Jakucionis

Lithuanians Vote In Presidential Runoff Amid Russia Fears

Incumbent President Gitanas Nauseda (R) is the heavy favourite against Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte (L) (Credit: AFP)

Lithuania's heads of state and government face off on Sunday in round two of the presidential election, as the Baltic nation prioritises defence and security amid fears over neighbouring Russia.

Both candidates agree that the NATO and EU member of 2.8 million should boost defence spending to counter the perceived threat, and to that end the government recently proposed a tax increase.

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