by Mish Shedlock, Mish Talk:

Peter Pellegrini, a pro-Russia candidate is elected President of Slovakia. Prime Minister Robert Fico is also pro-Russia. The EU further splinters.

Pellegrini Wins Slovak Presidential Election

Reuters reports Pellegrini Wins Slovak Presidential Election in Boost for Pro-Russian PM Fico

Slovak nationalist-left government candidate Peter Pellegrini won the country’s presidential election on Saturday, cementing the grip of pro-Russian Prime Minister Robert Fico over the country.