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Latvians vote for a new parliament as fears of Russian hybrid attacks loom

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Manenkov, K. (2026, October 3). Latvians vote for a new parliament as fears of Russian hybrid attacks loom. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/latvians-vote-for-a-new-parliament-as-fears-of-russian-hybrid-attacks-loom/article_d2c09194-5c4a-5701-bfcd-6020685011bc.html

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Latvians are voting for a new parliament on Saturday amid concerns over potential Russian aggression and hybrid attacks. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, who leads the centrist United List party, is seeking to secure his position after a previous coalition government collapsed due to political tensions related to drone incidents and other issues. The election takes place as Latvia, situated on NATO’s eastern border, faces heightened security challenges.

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On October 1, Latvians went to vote in a parliamentary election amidst concerns over potential Russian aggression and economic challenges. The incumbent Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, leading the centrist United List party, was expected to retain power despite his party's relatively low poll numbers of around 14-20%. His victory became clear as exit polls indicated that the United List received 35.6% of the vote, the best result since Latvia regained independence in 1991. The election highlighted deep political fragmentation; while Kulbergs won significantly, forming a new coalition will be challenging due to the expected gains by populist parties focusing on economic issues. With 42 seats out of 100, Kulbergs is positioned to form a pro-Ukrainian government, reinforcing Latvia's stance within NATO and against perceived Russian threats.

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Latvians are electing a new parliament on Saturday as pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs seeks a full term. asserted

Kulbergs → elect → term

The vote comes as the small republic on NATO’s eastern flank contends with growing concern about potential Russian aggression. asserted

republic → come → aggression

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. uncertain

that → suspect → issues

The parliament, or Saeima, then approved a four-party coalition led by Kulbergs of the centrist United List party, previously in opposition. asserted

parliament → approve → opposition

Latvians vote for a new parliament as fears of Russian hybrid attacks loom

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