Lithuania's Nauseda Wins 44.19% in First Round, Faces Simonyte in Runoff

May 13, 2024, 05:14 AM

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, an outspoken critic of Russia's Vladimir Putin, won the first round of Lithuania's presidential election with 44.19% of the votes. Despite his victory, Nauseda will face a runoff against Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, who secured 19.94% of the votes. The election, which has been influenced by security concerns amid Russia's war against Ukraine, is set for a decisive second round on May 26. Nauseda, aiming for his second and final term, has declared victory, positioning himself as a frontrunner in the upcoming runoff.