18 September: According to preliminary data of the Latvian Central Election Commission (CEC), the Centre of Accord association, representing the interests of Russian-speaking population of the country, led by Riga Mayor Nil Ushakov, won at 986 polling sta

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.