Lithuania's centre-left set to win poll

Lithuanians voted yesterday in elections likely to change the government but keep much else the same, including the Nato and EU member's strong support for Ukraine and moves to bolster defence policy.

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The vote is likely to see the centre-left replace the ruling conservatives, and could see a new populist party whose leader is on trial for alleged anti-Semitic comments enter parliament for the first time.

The Baltic state of 2.8 million people has been warily eyeing neighbouring Russia, fearing it could be the next target if Moscow succeeds in its war against Ukraine.