Latvians vote for a new parliament as fears of Russian hybrid attacks loom
Latvians are heading to the polls to elect a new parliament amid heightened security concerns regarding Russian aggression. The election follows a period of political instability and the collapse of a previous governing coalition.
Why it matters
The election is critical for Baltic security and NATO's eastern flank stability in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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