IVAN KORCOK

Peter Pellegrini Elected As Slovakia’s President, Seen As Russia-Friendly Populist

Slovakia's presidential election on Saturday saw the victory of Peter Pellegrini, an ally of the country's populist Prime Minister, Robert Fico. Pellegrini secured 53 percent of the vote in a runoff, defeating former Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok. The election outcome reflects the dominance of Russia-friendly political forces in Central Europe....