https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-speaking-latvians-who-back-ukraine-and-value-their-language-are-heading-into-an-election-without-an-obvious-poliContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-speaking-latvians-who-back-ukraine-and-value-their-language-are-heading-into-an-election-without-an-obvious-polihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russian-speaking-latvians-who-back-ukraine-and-value-their-language-are-heading-into-an-election-without-an-obvious-poli#u102857Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:30:52 +0000Latvians head to the polls to elect a new 100-member parliament, the Saeima, on October 3. The vote takes place under the shadow of Russia, with security fears, drone incursions, and the economic cost of cutting ties with Moscow dominating the campaign. Traditional Russian-speaking parties struggle below the five percent threshold, leaving many Russian speakers who back Ukraine and value their language without an obvious political home as other parties compete for their votes.Why it mattersThis election is the second held since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a conflict whe