Rise of Russia-aligned parties raises concern ahead of Latvia's election, Le Monde reports
Two populist parties are seeking votes from Latvia's Russian-speaking minority ahead of the October 3 parliamentary election, Le Monde reports. The newspaper describes political disillusionment as fertile ground for Russian propaganda.
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The growing influence of parties close to Russia is causing concern ahead of Latvia's October 3 parliamentary election, according to Le Monde.
The newspaper reports that two populist parties are trying to attract voters from the Baltic country's Russian-speaking minority. The supplied excerpt does not name the parties.
Le Monde links the political environment to widespread disillusionment, describing it as favorable terrain for Russian propaganda. The excerpt provides no polling figures or details about specific propaganda activities.
Original source
- Le Monde – Internationallemonde.fr
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