Pro-Ukraine PM wins Latvia's parliamentary elections by wide margin

Latvia's pro-Ukraine Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs won Saturday's parliamentary elections by a wide margin, securing a strong mandate to continue the country's westward-oriented foreign policy. Kulbergs has made clear he will exclude the second-largest party — which holds pro-Russian positions — from any coalition negotiations or governing partnership. The result signals that Latvian voters broadly support the country's firm stance in backing Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia. Latvia, which borders Russia and has a significant Russian-speaking minority, has been one of the most outspoken European Union and NATO members in its support for Kyiv. The election outcome reinforces a political divide in the country between those favoring closer European integration and those with sympathies toward Moscow. The story was published by Nu.cw, Curaçao's Dutch-language news outlet, reflecting the island's continued coverage of international affairs relevant to its Dutch-speaking audience.