Hardline nationalist Tomislav Nikolic has won the first round of Serbia's presidential election, but will face a run-off poll, officials say.Mr Nikolic, who leans towards Russia, appeared to have won 39.6%, while the more pro-EU president, Boris Tadic, had 35.5%, the electoral commission said.
Mr Nikolic said his Radical Party could not be stopped now. Mr Tadic said he was certain of victory in the run-off.
The poll is seen as key for Serbia's future, with tensions high over Kosovo.
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