Latvia

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 15:47 655 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 1 107 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 1 115 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 2 703 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 3 484 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 12:03 501 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 1 577 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 1 230 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 13:45 627 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 11:37 463 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 5 726 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 10 787 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 21:58 550 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 20:45 656 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 1 211 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 1 100 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 9 652 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 1 560 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 1 213 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 3 708 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 8 364 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 09:12 650 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 20:55 663 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 5 350 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 1 352 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 18:24 514 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 1 443 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 18:44 980 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 18:23 784 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 1 260 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 20:45 936 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 1 422 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 1 720 4 World

Zelenskyy arrived on visit to Latvia President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Riga on a working visit. 11.01.24 16:45 713 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 15:35 685 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 1 981 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 11:35 413 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 1 243 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 15:20 439 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 3 137 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 1 787 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 1 403 4 World

Latvia does not plan to completely close borders with Russia and Belarus - Foreign Ministry Latvia has no plans to completely close its borders with Russia and Belarus. 29.11.23 17:45 998 2 World

President of Latvia Rinkēvičs: EU should postpone sale of ammunition to third countries, better to provide it to Ukraine The EU should postpone the sale of ammunition to third countries if it can be transferred to Ukraine, as most EU buyers are not actively engaged in war on their territory. 26.11.23 16:15 2 099 14 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Latvia’s President Rinkēvičs: Russia should not be allowed to turn food into weapons Ukraine’s international partners are working to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the world and are making every effort to prevent Russia from turning food into weapons. 25.11.23 16:19 686 5 War in Ukraine

We discussed asymmetric responses to occupiers at front - Umierov had conversation with his Latvian counterpart Spruds Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umierov had a telephone conversation with his Latvian counterpart Andris Spruds. 24.11.23 18:55 987 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

We talked about the supply of ammunition - Zelenskyy on conversation with Latvian President Rinkevics President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with President of Latvia Edgars Rinkevics the production and supply of ammunition. 24.11.23 20:55 478 3 War in Ukraine

Latvian Seimas supported start of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to EU On Thursday, November 23, the Seimas of Latvia unanimously adopted a statement in support of the start of negotiations on the accession of Ukraine and Moldova to the EU. The deputies called on the European Commission to urgently prepare and approve the framework for negotiations with the two states. 23.11.23 13:09 867 4 World