Czech President Milos Zeman, who narrowly clinched a second five-year term on Saturday, has sown division with his strong anti-migrant and pro-Russian views, despite having vowed to be ’the voice of all citizens’ when first elected. Photo: Reuters
Czech President Milos Zeman, who narrowly clinched a second five-year term on Saturday, has sown division with his strong anti-migrant and pro-Russian views, despite having vowed to be ’the voice of all citizens’ when first elected. Photo: Reuters
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Chain-smoking Czech President Milos Zeman, who once confessed to daily diet of nine alcoholic drinks, wins second term

Milos Zeman has divided the nation with his pro-Russia stance, support for closer ties with China, and strong anti-migrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric

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Updated: 11:11pm, 28 Jan, 2018

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Czech President Milos Zeman, who narrowly clinched a second five-year term on Saturday, has sown division with his strong anti-migrant and pro-Russian views, despite having vowed to be ’the voice of all citizens’ when first elected. Photo: Reuters
Czech President Milos Zeman, who narrowly clinched a second five-year term on Saturday, has sown division with his strong anti-migrant and pro-Russian views, despite having vowed to be ’the voice of all citizens’ when first elected. Photo: Reuters
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