Latvia Election Amid Russia Threat
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- Jeremiah Fisayo-BambiEuronews
- Agence France-PresseSouth China Morning Post
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- Kostya ManenkovToronto Star
- Stefanie DazioToronto Star
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The vote comes as the small republic on NATO’s eastern flank contends with growing concern about potential Russian aggression.
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A political crisis in May over the handling of stray drones suspected to be from Ukraine brought down the governing coalition that had been under strain due to multiple other issues.
The parliament, or Saeima, then approved a four-party coalition led by Kulbergs of the centrist United List party, previously in opposition.
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvian lawmakers on Sunday planned to begin negotiations to form a new government following a parliamentary election in which pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs ‘s four-party coalition emerged with 35% of the vote.
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The vote comes as the small republic on NATO’s eastern flank contends with growing concern about potential Russian aggression.
- 4 Oct
The election saw a voter turnout above 51%, according to election data.
Coverage 12 articles
- 4 Oct Pro-Ukraine governing coalition wins 35% in Latvian election
CBC 
4 Oct Pro-Ukraine governing coalition wins 35% in Latvian election
The Hindu
4 Oct Pro-Ukraine governing coalition wins 35% in Latvian election
Toronto Star
4 Oct Latvia's pro-European ruling party wins election as populists gain ground
Euronews4 Oct Latvian PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after election win
The Straits Times
3 Oct Latvian leader poised for big win in election shadowed by Putin
South China Morning Post- 3 Oct Latvians vote for a new parliament as fears of Russian hybrid attacks loom
Toronto Star 
3 Oct Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threat
Al Jazeera
3 Oct Latvia holds election as concerns over Russia, inflation dominate
South China Morning Post
3 Oct Latvians head to the polls amid concerns over rising cost of living and Russia
Euronews
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3 Oct Latvians vote in election in shadow of drone incursions and war in Ukraine
The Straits Times1 Oct Latvia's Kulbergs eyes election win as Russia divides society
The Straits Times
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