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Latvian PM Kulbergs wins election amid Ukraine war fears
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' party wins election with 36.6% support as Russia's threat looms.
In brief
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' party wins election with 36.6% support as Russia's threat looms. Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' pro-Ukraine party won Saturday's election with 36.6% of votes amid warnings of Russian aggression. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Latvian election results
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' centrist pro-Ukraine United List party won Saturday's parliamentary election with 36.6% of votes.
United List leads with 36.6%
With 88% of ballots counted, United List secured 36.6% of votes, followed by Latvia First at 13.4%.
Latvia First targets ethnic Russians
Latvia First courted Latvia's substantial ethnic Russian minority in the run-up to the vote.
Baltic countries warn of Russian threats
Baltic countries have warned for months that Russia is mounting hybrid attacks to erode Ukraine support and sow fear.
Western officials dismiss direct assault fears
Western officials dismiss concerns that Moscow is capable of launching a direct assault on NATO, of which Latvia is a member.
The takeaway
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' pro-Ukraine party won Saturday's election with 36.6% of votes amid warnings of Russian aggression.
