Ex-NATO General to Face Tycoon in Czech Presidential Runoff

Polls showed Pavel would beat Babis in Jan. 27-28 runoff
Former Premier Babis questions Czech support for Ukraine

Andrej Babis after voting in Pruhonice, Czech Republic, on Jan. 13. — Andrej Babis after voting in Pruhonice, Czech Republic, on Jan. 13.
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By Krystof Chamonikolas, Deana Kjuka, and Peter Laca

January 14, 2023 at 1:45 PM UTC

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January 14, 2023 at 4:18 PM UTC

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A retired general who has pledged unwavering support for Ukraine won the first round of the Czech presidential election, advancing to the run-off against a billionaire ex-premier known for spats with the European Union.