Pro-Ukraine governing coalition wins 35% in Latvian election
RIGA, Latvia — Latvian lawmakers on Sunday planned to begin negotiations to form a new government following a parliamentary election in which pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs 's four-party coalition emerged with 35% of the vote. A political crisis in May over the handling of stray drones suspected of coming from Ukraine brought down the governing coalition that had been under strain…
Parliamentary elections in Latvia saw the pro-Ukraine coalition led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs securing 35% of the vote, according to election data. The coalition, representing four parties, is now set to begin discussions to form a new government following the vote. The political crisis that had brought down the previous governing coalition in May over the handling of suspected Ukrainian drones has been resolved.
Latvia, along with Lithuania and Estonia, has been strongly supportive of Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The nation, situated on NATO's eastern edge and bordering Russia and Belarus, is currently grappling with concerns about potential Russian aggression. The election witnessed a voter turnout exceeding 51%, with nearly 1.56 million eligible voters choosing the 100 members of the unicameral Saeima for a four-year term.
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