Latvia PM Kulbergs wins election held under shadow of Ukraine war
The pro-Ukraine prime minister won 35.4% of votes, but coalition talks are expected after a fragmented result, state television said.
- Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs led his centrist, pro-Ukraine United List party to a decisive victory in the national parliamentary election, securing over 35% of the vote.
- The election was dominated by national security concerns following recent Russian drone incursions, cyber threats, and hybrid warfare activities across Baltic nations.
- The populist, MAGA-style Latvia First party finished second with roughly 13% of the vote after campaigning heavily to court the country’s substantial ethnic Russian minority.
- Kulbergs pledged to maintain robust military aid to Ukraine, strengthen defense capabilities along Latvia's eastern border, and reinforce cooperation with NATO allies.
- Coalition negotiations are expected to begin immediately as Kulbergs seeks to form a stable pro-Western government with aligned centrist and reformist parliamentary blocs.
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Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs will remain in power and with his firm policy towards Russia and in favour of helping Ukraine after his central United List has...
The liberal-conservative party of Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs surprisingly clearly wins the parliamentary election in Latvia. Security policy thus remains the top priority.
Latvia's pro-Ukraine party wins parliamentary election by wide margin
"I congratulate Andris Kulbergs on his convincing victory in the parliamentary elections in Latvia ... Ukraine deeply appreciates Latvia's unwavering friendship and support," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 4.
Incidents with drones and Russian disinformation cause uncertainty in Latvia. Now a pro-Nato party achieved a clear victory. But in Russian-inhabited areas Vladimir Putin's account was settled.
Latvian PM Set to Lead Pro-Ukraine Coalition After Election Victory
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is set to stay in power and create a pro-Ukrainian coalition after his centrist party, United List, won the largest victory in parliamentary elections since 1991. With 97% of ballots counted, United List received 35.3%, securing 42 of the 100 available seats in parliament. Kulbergs, a businessman, became Prime Minister […]
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