Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threat

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Latvia is not expected to shift its pro-Europe and pro-Ukraine trajectory, but coalition negotiations could be complex.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:21:23 UTC.

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