With elections ahead, Latvia's Russian-speakers reject Moscow's help
Many Russian speakers say they identify with Latvia and reject Moscow’s help as parties campaign over non-citizen voting rights and Russian influence.
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With elections ahead, Latvia's Russian-speakers reject Moscow's help
But like the local produce, many members of the Russian-speaking minority in the town of Rezekne, less than 50 kilometres (30 miles) from the Russian border, told AFP here that they felt identified with Latvia. A focus of tension since Russia launched its war in Ukraine in 2022, many in the Russian-speaking community here in the Latgale region said they refused to be "saved" by Moscow, as parliamentary elections in Latvia loom on October 3. "We …
Latvian voters are called to the polls on Saturday 3 October for the renewal of the 100 seats of the Saeima, the Latvian Single Chamber Parliament. This is the twelfth time that Latvians democratically elect their parliament from independence from the USSR in 1990 and is one of the most followed consultations in recent years, due to the climate of political instability and tension with Russia.
The campaign for the legislative elections of October 3 is in full swing, including promises, to the east of the country. In the streets, Russian-speaking voters... Article In Rezekne, the Russian-speaking people of Latvia do not want to come and save them appeared first on Le Singulier.
A few days before the election, the Russian-speaking Rezekne refuse to stand as an oppressed community, even if some criticize Riga's politics or remain sensitive to the Kremlin's speeches."We don't need help here, we...
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