Latvia Election Held Under Russia Threat — SkimNews
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- Latvia held parliamentary elections with the threat from Russia looming large as the dominant concern among voters
- Russian-speaking Latvians who back Ukraine were highlighted as a constituency navigating identity and the war next door
Why it matters: With the war in Ukraine and drone incursions already testing Baltic airspace, Latvia's election outcome will shape one of NATO's frontline states' defense posture and its support for Ukraine at a moment when Russian aggression is visibly encroaching on the region.
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