LATVIA GOES TO POLLS: Russia Threat Concerns Drive Crucial Election | Times Now World

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Latvians voted on Saturday to elect a new 100-member parliament as the NATO member and Baltic state faces growing security concerns over neighbouring Russia. Nearly 1.56 million people were eligible to vote in the four-year parliamentary election, with defence, the economy and national security among key issues for voters. Latvia, which borders Russia and Moscow-allied Belarus, is a strong supporter of Ukraine and has backed efforts to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank. Voters at polling stations in Riga said they hoped the election would produce effective leadership and stronger public participation in Latvia’s democracy. #latvia #latviaelection #latvianelection #russia #russiathreat #nato #balticstates #balticsecurity #russiaukrainewar #ukraine #europe #europeansecurity #saeima #latviapolitics #geopolitics #natoeasternflank #balticregion #europepolitics #breakingnews #timesnowworld Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: 🌐 Read full coverage: http

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