# Latvians head to the polls with Russia on their minds

https://mins.news/en/item/82306

- DW, 2026-10-01 17:57 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/latvians-head-to-the-polls-with-russia-on-their-minds/a-79477614?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Latvia will elect a new parliament on October 3 in a campaign dominated by concerns about Russia. Security fears, drone incursions and alleged hybrid pressure linked to Belarus have pushed defense to the forefront, while voters and businesses continue to debate the economic costs of cutting ties with Moscow.