Latvia

Latvia donates communication equipment worth EUR 100 thousand to Ukraine as part of IT coalition As part of the IT Coalition initiative, Latvia donated communications equipment worth about 100,000 euros to Ukraine. This should provide the Armed Forces brigades with tactical communications. 07.05.24 20:29 623 1 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Russia uses nuclear threats to influence on peace summit participants - Latvian Prime Minister Silina According to Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, Russia is threatening to use nuclear weapons to intimidate countries that will participate in the Global Peace Summit on Ukraine. This event is scheduled to take place in Switzerland on June 15-16. 07.05.24 18:26 1 281 5 World

Latvian diplomats will not attend Putin’s ’inauguration’ Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže has said that her country’s diplomats will not attend the so-called inauguration of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin after his ’re-election’. She also reminded that the Kremlin leader is wanted by the International Criminal Court. 06.05.24 14:24 1 552 6 World

NATO is discussing various scenarios, including Russian attack. We must prepare for everything, - Latvian Foreign Minister Braže There is no direct military threat to NATO from Russia, but NATO member states are preparing for different scenarios. 01.05.24 17:09 967 4 Previously in trend: War

West has already provided Ukraine with weapons with permission to attack Russian territory, - Latvian Foreign Minister Braže Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said that Western partners provided Ukraine with weapons with permission to attack Russian territory. 01.05.24 15:21 5 599 27 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Latvia announces new batch of military aid to Ukraine Latvia announced the transfer of a new batch of military aid to Ukraine, which will include, in particular, short-range anti-aircraft guns and surveillance drones. 30.04.24 16:26 4 174 4 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine and Latvia will increase joint production of drones - Kuleba Latvia, together with Ukraine, will increase the production of drones. The country will also provide a 250 MW generator for the needs of Ukraine’s energy system. 26.04.24 15:47 676 1 War in Ukraine

Head of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Braže, arrived in Kyiv for visit. PHOTOS Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, who was appointed last week, arrived in Kyiv on Friday, 26 April. 26.04.24 12:41 1 127 0 Kyiv News

Almost 500 million euros raised by Drone Coalition for Ukraine - Latvian Defense Minister Sprūds The drone coalition initiated by Latvia has already raised almost 500 million euros for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 24.04.24 17:09 1 132 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Latvia is ready to transfer short-range air defence systems to Ukraine - Defence Ministry The Latvian government announced its readiness to transfer a short-range air defence system to Ukraine. 22.04.24 14:55 2 720 8 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Latvia plans to abandon Russian as second foreign language in schools On Tuesday, 23 April, the Latvian government will decide to gradually abolish Russian as a second foreign language in schools. 21.04.24 19:47 3 507 27 World

EU is ready to introduce more sanctions against Belarus - Prime Minister of Latvia Silinia EU leaders are ready to strengthen sanctions against Belarus in connection with the circumvention of current restrictions introduced by the EU against the Russian allies of the dictator Putin and trade in goods for the Russian military machine. 18.04.24 12:03 519 6 World

Latvia is preparing first batch of drones for Ukraine as part of Drone Coalition As part of the Drone Coalition, Latvia is preparing to send the first batch of drones to Ukraine. It is not reported how many drones or what type of drones will be sent in the first batch. 16.04.24 22:10 1 584 4 Incidents

Latvia’s President Rinkēvičs: Ukraine has right to strike back at targets in Russia Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said that Ukraine has the legal right to strike back at targets in Russia. 11.04.24 18:24 1 243 15 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine and Latvia sign security agreement: Riga to provide military aid worth 0.25% of GDP annually President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Latvian leader Edgars Rinkēvičs sign a bilateral security agreement. 11.04.24 13:45 643 2 Ukrainian Politics

Latvia will hand over drones to Ukraine and allocate €10 million to Czech initiative to purchase ammunition - Prime Minister Silinia Ukraine will receive the first drones from Latvia as part of the "drone coalition". The country will also join the Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine. 04.04.24 11:37 473 3 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Latvian Prime Minister Siliņa after her visit to Washington: US Congress found procedural way for compromise on aid to Ukraine Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa said that the US Congress had found "some kind of procedural way" to approve the extension of aid to Ukraine. 15.03.24 20:15 5 741 17 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Russia must be destroyed. We should not draw red lines for ourselves - President of Latvia Rinkevičs European countries should not be afraid of Russia, and the West should not be afraid to draw red lines. 15.03.24 13:11 10 819 51 World

Ukraine starts negotiations with Latvia on security agreement Ukraine and Latvia started the process of concluding a bilateral security agreement. 14.03.24 21:58 576 10 War in Ukraine

Latvia and Estonia to intensify checks on border with Russia during Russian presidential "elections" In Latvia and Estonia, border services on the border with Russia will be reinforced on the days of the presidential "election". 13.03.24 20:45 671 2 Incidents

Russian Federation bans ministers, MPs and journalists from Baltic states due to ’hostile policy’ The Russian Foreign Ministry announced a ban on entry to the country for 347 citizens of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, explaining this by the "hostile policy" of these states towards Russia. 12.03.24 14:51 1 220 13 World

Latvian government approves 5-year plan to strengthen border with Russia and Belarus worth 303 million euros The Latvian government has approved a 5-year plan to strengthen the border with Russia and Belarus worth 303 million euros. 05.03.24 21:19 1 120 17 World

For first time, German fighter jets intercepted Russian planes near territorial waters of Latvia. PHOTOS On Friday, 1 March, German fighter jets took off from the Lielvarde military base to intercept Russian aircraft near Latvian territorial waters. 02.03.24 09:17 9 671 32 Photo News

Latvia to confiscate cars with Belarusian license plates, to be transferred to Ukraine The Latvian Saeima has adopted amendments to the law on road traffic that provide for a ban on the entry of vehicles registered in Belarus. 29.02.24 16:20 1 579 15 World

War for Ukraine is struggle for world peace - Speaker of Latvian Seimas Mierinia It is necessary to urgently provide military support to Ukraine, because as long as countries delay, people die on the battlefield. 04.02.24 11:35 1 238 18 Previously in trend: War

Latvian companies will check foreign employees for pro-Russian views The Latvian Foreign Ministry demands that foreign nationals holding senior positions in important Latvian companies be assessed for their views on Russian aggression. 02.02.24 22:50 3 727 16 World

Russian FSB recruited Latvian MEP Ždanoka - media investigation. PHOTO MEP from Latvia Tatjana Ždanoka (Russian Union of Latvia) has been reporting on her activities to her supervisors from the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) since at least 2004 and asking them for funds for events. 29.01.24 13:28 8 384 29 World

Latvian President Rinkēvičs calls for unilateral ban on Russian grain imports Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs says he supports a unilateral ban on Russian grain imports. 25.01.24 09:12 665 1 World

Latvian, Estonian and Lithuanian parliamentarians called to support Ukraine until its complete victory The Presidium of the Baltic Assembly approved a statement of support for Ukraine until its complete victory. 19.01.24 20:55 677 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Putin is two steps ahead of Europe, we must prepare for hybrid war - President of Latvia Rinkevics Latvian President Edgars Rinkevičs called on NATO partners to act in advance and be ready for a hybrid war. 18.01.24 12:24 5 363 40 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine’s victory is only way to restore security in Europe – Speaker of Latvian Parliament Mierina addressed Rada. VIDEO&PHOTOS Latvia is and will remain with Ukraine until Russian aggression is eradicated from the entire territory of Ukraine. 16.01.24 20:26 1 367 5 Incidents

Shmyhal discusses cooperation in joint arms production with Speaker of Latvian Parliament Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with a delegation of Latvian Saeima parliamentarians led by Speaker Daiga Mierina. 16.01.24 18:24 535 5 Incidents

Almost 20 countries have already joined "drone coalition" - Latvian Defence Ministry Latvia said that the number of partners in the "drone coalition" is approaching 20. 16.01.24 18:16 1 468 8 Incidents

Latvia seeks to facilitate Ukraine’s path to EU accession talks, says parliamentary speaker Mierinā The Speaker of the Latvian Parliament, Daiga Mierina, said that her country has ambitions to make Ukraine’s path to EU accession talks easier than theirs was. 16.01.24 18:44 997 4 Incidents

In 2024, Latvia will allocate EUR 5 million to rebuild Chernihiv region Latvia will join the rebuilding of Ukraine. The budget includes €5 million for projects to restore Chernihiv region. 12.01.24 18:23 805 12 Society

Latvia leads ’drone coalition’ within Ramstein format – Rinkēvičs Latvia assumes a leadership role in the "drone coalition" among the countries that provide military support to Ukraine to repel Russian aggression. 11.01.24 20:56 1 280 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Western allies need to realize that Ukraine must win – Latvian President Rinkēvičs It is time for Western partners to change their emphasis and talk about supporting Ukraine until its complete victory over Russia, not "as long as it takes." 11.01.24 20:45 956 6 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Latvia will use Moscow House and other Russian assets to help Ukraine – Rinkēvičs The "House of Moscow" in Riga may be transferred to Latvian ownership, and the funds will be transferred to Ukraine. 11.01.24 20:20 1 438 7 World

Latvia announced new package of military aid to Ukraine Aid to Ukraine already accounts for more than 1% of Latvia’s GDP. 11.01.24 18:53 1 734 4 World

Zelenskyy arrived on visit to Latvia President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Riga on a working visit. 11.01.24 16:45 732 11 World

Umierov and Latvian Defense Minister Spruds discussed development of "coalition of drones": We will increase joint production of UAVs Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umierov and Latvia’s Defense Minister Andris Sprūds had a phone conversation about the situation at the front and joint projects in the field of drone production. 05.01.24 15:35 701 6 War in Ukraine

Russia will not stop even if Ukraine liberates its territories. West should develop long-term deterrence strategy - Latvian Foreign Minister Karins Latvian Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins said that the West needs a long-term strategy to deter Russia, as Moscow will look for new targets for aggression, regardless of the outcome of a full-scale war against Ukraine. 05.01.24 12:48 2 002 21 Previously in trend: War

Latvia will strengthen military infrastructure on border with Russian Federation and Belarus, - President Rinkevics Latvian President Edgars Rinkevičs said that this year the country plans to strengthen the military infrastructure on the border with Russia and Belarus. 03.01.24 11:35 428 1 World

Latvian President Rinkēvičs calls for increased aid to Ukraine: New Year celebrations are over, West must act immediately Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs reacted to another massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine on January 2 and called for immediate assistance to Ukraine. 02.01.24 14:46 1 270 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia adopt joint declaration on unified regional application of EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus On Wednesday, December 20, Prime Minister of Lithuania Ingrid Šimonite, Prime Minister of Latvia Evika Silinia and Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas signed a joint declaration on the unified regional application of EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus in order to reduce the risks of bypassing restrictions. 20.12.23 15:20 452 1 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Russia is able to produce or repair up to 150 tanks per month, - State Secretary of Ministry of Defense of Latvia Garisons In a month, the Russian Federation can produce or repair about 100-150 tanks, and this is much more than Europe can do. 14.12.23 10:37 3 159 25 World

Ukraine should become NATO’s 33rd member as soon as possible, - Latvian Defense Minister Spruds Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds believes that Ukraine should become the 33rd full member of NATO as soon as possible. 12.12.23 20:31 1 808 19 Incidents

Latvia proposes to ban imports of Russian grain to EU countries In Latvia, amid criticism, the issue of banning grain imports from Russia to the EU and allowing it to be transported only in transit for export to third countries was raised. 04.12.23 17:43 1 425 4 World