"Latvian Foreign Minister Becomes First Openly Gay President, Sworn In"

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"Latvian Foreign Minister Becomes First Openly Gay President, Sworn In"
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Edgars Rinkevics has been sworn in as the president of Latvia, vowing to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. He warned of the threats posed by "imperial Russia and the Lukashenko regime" and emphasized the importance of a strong NATO and close cooperation with allies. Rinkevics, who has been a long-term supporter of Ukraine, is also Latvia's first openly gay head of state and pledged to fight for inclusion and equality in the country.

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