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.

This is a chalice from which we will all drink together … I extend my hand to everyone … I will do everything for Croatia,” said Milanović in a late-night speech following the first round of the count

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

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Croatia's incumbent President Zoran Milanovic won the most votes in the first round of a presidential election on Sunday, but must face a runoff against a ruling party candidate to secure another five-year term.

As Croatia goes in election, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic is seeking a reelection. He openly criticises West's support to Ukraine in war with Russia. He often gets compared with Donald Trump for his combative style of communication with political opponents.

During his fis first term Milanović has clashed with Prime Minister Andrej Plenković over foreign and public policy and has fiercely criticised the EU and NATO over their support for Ukraine.

Opposition Social Democrats’ candidate on track to win second term in office, according to preliminary results.

People in Croatia headed to the polls on Sunday to cast their ballots in the first round of the country's presidential election.

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.