Montenegro elects president in vote which could indicate country’s future path

Supporters of pro-Western incumbent Milo Djukanovic cheer during a pre-election rally in Podgorica, Montenegro (Risto Bozovic/AP)

Voters in Montenegro are casting ballots in a presidential election marked by political turmoil and uncertainty over whether the small Nato member in the Balkans will unblock its bid to join the European Union or seek to improve ties with Serbia and Russia.

Analysts predict the presidential election will not produce a clear winner and incumbent Milo Djukanovic, 61, will face one of several challengers in a run-off vote in two weeks.