Latvians head to the polls with victory expected for centrist parties that have vowed to continue backing Kiev as Russia's offensive in Ukraine continues
Political experts say the Russia's offensive in Ukraine conflict has helped the prime minister secure votes.
Polls ahead of Saturday's general election have shown a weakening of populists, conservatives and the social-democratic party, Harmony, which usually has strong support from Latvia's large Russian-speaking minority. "Russians invading Ukraine helps Karins to secure voters in Latvia because in such times people tend to rally around the flag," he said.Harmony, which has come first in recent elections but has lacked enough allies to govern the Baltic state, got 5.1 percent.
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