Pro-Russia Peter Pellegrini wins Slovakian presidential election

Dennikn reported the information.

Parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini, backed by the pro-Russian coalition led by Robert Fico, faced off against former Foreign Minister Ivan Korčok for the presidency.

Polling stations were open from 07:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Dennikn reports that Peter Pellegrini secured over 53% of the votes, prompting Ivan Korčok to concede defeat and express disappointment with the outcome.

• Ivan Korčok, the opposition candidate to the current pro-Russian Fico government, won in the first round of the presidential elections in Slovakia.