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Latvia holds parliamentary election amid Russia threat concerns
Original: Latvia votes for new parliament against backdrop of perceived Russia threat
Latvians are voting in a parliamentary election held against the backdrop of heightened concerns over Russia. Security fears stemming from the war in neighbouring Ukraine have shaped the campaign, with parties' positions on defence and relations with Moscow expected to influence how voters choose the country's next government.
Why now: The election is taking place while the war in Ukraine keeps regional security concerns at the centre of Latvian politics.
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