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Saulius Jakucionis

Lithuanians Vote In Runoff As Centre-left Tipped To Take Power

The Social Democratic Party led by Vilija Blinkeviciute won the most seats in the first round of voting two weeks ago (Credit: AFP)

Lithuania votes in the second round of its general elections on Sunday, likely to replace the ruling conservatives with a centre-left coalition amid security concerns about neighbouring Russia.

The Social Democratic Party won the most seats in the first round of voting two weeks ago, and were readying to take power in a shift that is expected to leave intact the NATO and EU member's strong support for Ukraine.

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