(12 May 2024)
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Vilnius – 12 May 2024
1. Various of voter Mantas Pelakauskas voting
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Mantas Pelakauskas, voter:
“I came really early, I was the first voter today here and I think that it’s not only for me but for every citizen of Lithuania, every election is important, but this year I think, as we all see the situation in the world, it’s quite shocking. So I think we need to understand the importance of democracy and to vote not only at presidential elections, do not forget the European parliament elections, which will be in one month, so. And I want stability. I’m voting for support for Ukraine.”
3. Various of people voting and polling station
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Sofia (only name given):
“I just expect better life in Lithuania for me and my children.”
5. Person with dog voting
STORYLINE:
Lithuanians are casting votes in a presidential election on Sunday at a time when Russian gains on the battlefield in Ukraine are fueling greater fears about Moscow’s intentions, particularly in the strategically important Baltic region.
The popular incumbent, Gitanas Nausėda, is favored to win another five-year term in office.
But there are eight candidates running in all, making it difficult for him or any other candidate to muster the 50% of the votes needed to win outright on Sunday.
In that case, a runoff will be held on May 26.
Polls opened at 7 a.m. and close 8 p.m. (1700 GMT).
Results are expected late Sunday night.
AP video shot by Siarhei Satsiuk
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