Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic has swept most votes in the first round of a presidential election, but will have to face a runoff against a ruling party candidate to secure another five-year term.

Croatian President Zoran Milanovic took a big step toward reelection with a first-round victory on Sunday, strengthening his role as a populist leader who has opposed NATO expansion and condemned military aid to Ukraine.

Croatia’s left-leaning president, who has been critical of Western military support for Ukraine in the war with Russia, is running for reelection this weekend

President Zoran Milanovic, known for his outspoken criticism of Western support for Ukraine, is seeking reelection in Croatia. Facing seven opponents, including Dragan Primorac, Milanovic might not secure a majority initially.

Zoran Milanović, a critic of NATO and the European Union, is widely expected to also win the final round in two weeks.

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia’s left-leaning president, an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, is running for reelection in the Adriatic Sea ...

Milanović has criticized the NATO and European Union support for Ukraine and has often insisted that Croatia should not take sides. He has said Croatia should stay away from global disputes ...

ZAGREB, Croatia — Croatia’s left-leaning president, an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine in its war against Russia, is running for reelection this weekend against an ...

Milanović has criticized the NATO and European Union support for Ukraine and has often insisted that Croatia should not take sides. He has said Croatia should stay away from global disputes ...

ZAGREB, Croatia -- Croatia’s incumbent President Zoran Milanovic won most of the votes in the first round of a presidential election on Sunday, but must face a runoff against a ruling party ...

Serbia and Croatia prepare for possible conflict: military service to be reinstated in these 2 European countries. In Croatia, conscription will last two months from January 1, while in Serbia it will last 75 days.

Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant defeat Rachel Homan and Brendan Bottcher 8-7 in the championship game at the Canadian mixed doubles Olympic curling trials. The married couple from Chestermere, Alta., earn the chance to represent Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.