26 May marked the start of Lithuania's presidential runoff between incumbent President Gitanas Nauseda and Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, amid NATO-Russia tensions.

Lithuania's presidential runoff began on 26 May, with incumbent President Gitanas Nauseda competing against incumbent Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte. Nauseda has been a strong supporter of Ukraine, which is shared by most of the political spectrum. As a NATO-member, Lithuania's presidency plays a significant role due to its strategic location on NATO's eastern flank, especially amid rising tensions between Russia and the West.

May 26, 2024
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