# 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.
- Title: Latvian PM Kulbergs wins election amid Ukraine war fears
- Summary: Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' party wins election with 36.6% support as Russia's threat looms.
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/04/world/politics/andris-kulbergs-latvia-election
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- Published: 2026-10-04T04:38:00+00:00
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- Topics: latvia, andris kulbergs, united list, latvia first, ukraine war, russia, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' pro-Ukraine party won Saturday's election with 36.6% of votes amid warnings of Russian aggression.