Latvia's Pro-Ukraine Coalition Wins 35% in Election — SkimNews
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- Latvia's pro-Ukraine governing coalition won 35% of the vote in the national election held under the shadow of the Ukraine war, with PM Kulbergs declared the winner.
- Exit polls showed the ruling party leading while a populist party gained momentum, and the Latvian president opened talks on forming a new government.
Why it matters: The 35% result keeps a pro-Ukraine coalition in power in a Baltic state bordering Russia, preserving Latvia's alignment with Kyiv. The simultaneous populist surge, per exit polls, introduces a domestic counterweight whose weight will be tested in the coalition talks now underway.
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