Zoran Milanović, the incumbent President of Croatia, won 49% of the votes in the first round of the presidential election but will face a runoff against Dragan Primorac, the ruling party candidate, who received 19%. Milanović, known for his critical stance on Western military support for Ukraine, emphasized the need for realism and continued effort in the upcoming election. The political landscape is marked by tensions between Milanović and current Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, who has criticized Milanović's pro-Russian stance. Primorac aims to present himself as a unifier amidst ongoing corruption issues in the country.