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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Saulius Jakucionis

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Concern about russia dominates as lithuanians vote | History Defined

Polls indicate President Gitanas Nauseda is in the lead (Credit: AFP)

Lithuania votes Sunday in a presidential election dominated by security concerns with the main candidates all agreed the NATO and EU member should boost defence spending to counter the perceived threat from neighbouring Russia.

The Baltic state of 2.8 million people fears it could be next in Russia's crosshairs if Moscow wins its war against Ukraine, which began with an invasion in 2022.

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