Andrej Babis joined forces with his friend, Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán, last year to create a new alliance in the European Parliament, the “Patriots for Europe."

Billionaire Andrej Babis’ victory could draw the country closer to EU mavericks Hungary and Slovakia, which oppose sanctions on Russia.

Victory for Andrej Babiš could draw Czech Republic closer to pro-Russian nations Hungary and Slovakia

With Babiš’s victory the Czech Republic looks set to join Hungary and Slovakia in refusing support for Ukraine

Andrej Babis joined forces with his friend, Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán, last year to create a new alliance in the European Parliament, the “Patriots for Europe."