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Latvians Vote Amid Russian Hybrid Attack Fears; Pro-Ukraine PM Seeks Full Term
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News18•03-10-2026, 14:00
Latvians Vote Amid Russian Hybrid Attack Fears; Pro-Ukraine PM Seeks Full Term
- •Latvians are electing a new parliament with pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs seeking a full term amidst concerns over potential Russian aggression.
- •The election follows a political crisis in May that led to the formation of a four-party coalition led by Kulbergs of the centrist United List party.
- •Latvia, a NATO member bordering Russia and Belarus, strongly supports Ukraine and is particularly exposed to potential Russian hybrid attacks, including sabotage, cyberattacks, and disinformation.
- •NATO has reinforced Latvian airspace protection for the election, with Germany deploying four Eurofighter jets.
- •Nearly 1.56 million people are eligible to vote for the 100 members of the single-chamber Saeima for a four-year term, with parties needing at least 5% of the vote to win seats.
Key Questions Answered
Pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs of the centrist United List party is seeking a full term in the parliamentary election.
Voters are choosing 100 members to serve a four-year term in the single-chamber Saeima.
NATO has reinforced protection of Latvian airspace for the election period by having Germany send four Eurofighter jets to the country for about a week.
