Latvia

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 1 015 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 2 118 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 16:19 710 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 18:55 996 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 20:55 487 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 13:09 881 4 World

Latvia hands over 61 ambulances to Ukraine The Latvian Emergency Medical Service (NMPD), with the support of the government, handed over 61 ambulances to Ukraine, which were already in use. 24.10.23 21:45 1 977 7 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Launch of 5G and restoration of telecom infrastructure: Ministry of Digital Transformation and Ministry of Transport of Latvia signed Memorandum of Cooperation The Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Ministry of Transport of Latvia have agreed to work together to implement 5G in Ukraine, support mobile operators and restore broadband. 18.10.23 19:54 909 11 Tech

First shipment of Ukrainian agricultural products arrived at port of Riga The first train with Ukrainian agricultural products arrived at the port of Riga. From Ukraine, 1,423 tonnes of tripa were delivered in 54 containers through the Kaunas intermodal railway terminal. 17.10.23 12:52 1 645 8 World

Latvia introduces large-scale restrictions on use of airspace near border with Belarus From October 16 until the end of this year, extensive restrictions on the use of airspace near the Latvian-Belarusian border are being introduced in Latvia. 14.10.23 10:50 1 806 1 World

Russia remains main threat to Northern European region, - Prime Minister of Latvia Silina Russia remains the main threat to the Northern European region, and solutions must be sought to limit Russian attacks and geopolitics 14.10.23 12:05 738 6 World

Latvia may close two border crossings on border with Russia due to threat to national security The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Latvia has prepared a draft government resolution on the suspension of border crossings in Pededze and Vientula. 12.10.23 16:55 578 3 World

Ukraine received another MI-17 helicopter from Latvia The armed forces of Latvia handed over another Soviet Mi-17 helicopter to Ukraine as part of military assistance. 25.08.23 16:25 2 490 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Putin’s regime is stable, protests are unlikely, - Latvian intelligence The special services of Latvia believe that the regime of Vladimir Putin in Russia looks stable. Protests are unlikely, although they cannot be completely ruled out. 18.08.23 15:34 3 012 28 World

Latvia will hand over its entire fleet of helicopters to Ukraine, - Prime Minister Karins Latvia has already provided Ukraine with military aid alone amounting to more than 1% of its GDP, including the transfer of all available Stinger man-portable anti-aircraft missile systems, and is preparing to complete the transfer of all its helicopters. 21.06.23 15:25 23 363 80 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Latvia allocated 200,000 euros to Ukraine for liquidation of consequences of Kakhovka Dam explosion The Government of Latvia has decided to allocate 200,000 euros to Ukraine for assistance after Russia blew up the Kakhovka HPP. 09.06.23 12:33 614 0 World

Latvia has already handed over 66 cars confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine Latvia has handed over 66 cars confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine free of charge, the Latvian State Bail Agency reports. 04.06.23 23:26 2 007 16 World

Latvian Saeima calls on NATO to invite Ukraine to join Alliance this summer The Alliance should also formulate clear objectives for Ukraine’s rapid integration. 01.06.23 22:37 765 7 World

Refugees from Ukraine have decreased in Latvia: they are returning home en masse The number of Ukrainian refugees in Latvia has decreased significantly due to the fact that many of them are returning home. 16.05.23 13:56 5 464 14 World

Joint Statement of Baltic States: Russia cannot preside over UN Security Council Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia - opposed the Russian presidency of the UN Security Council in April. 31.03.23 20:35 6 312 21 World

Zelensky discussed providing Ukraine with offensive weapons with Latvian Prime Minister Karinš. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with Prime Minister of Latvia Krisjonis Karin. 16.03.23 20:11 1 819 12 Ukrainian Politics

Negotiations on Ukraine’s membership in EU should begin this year, in NATO - after victory, - Prime Minister of Latvia Karins Latvia advocates the start of negotiations on Ukraine’s membership in the EU already this year, and on joining NATO immediately after the victory in the war. 16.03.23 17:52 982 11 World

Ukraine should join NATO after victory in order to avoid new war, - Latvian Prime Minister Karins The only way to guarantee that Russia can be kept under control will be the full accession of a liberated Ukraine to NATO along with all security guarantees. 15.03.23 13:46 1 286 21 Previously in trend: War

Latvia hands over first cars confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine The Sejm of Latvia passed a decision on the transfer to Ukraine of eight cars that were confiscated from drunk drivers. 08.03.23 18:08 15 734 44 World

Supply of combat aircraft to Ukraine is only matter of time, - Latvian Prime Minister Karinš Latvian Prime Minister Krijnis Karin is confident that Western partners will start supplying fighter jets to Ukraine and it is only a matter of time. 04.03.23 20:29 2 304 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

There are no signs of split among Western countries on issue of support for Ukraine, - Latvian Prime Minister Karins The Prime Minister of Latvia, Krisjanis Karins, is convinced that there are no signs of a split among Western countries on the issue of support for Ukraine. 02.03.23 07:59 688 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Germany’s support is key to Ukraine’s victory, - Latvian Prime Minister Karinš After a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz today, March 1, Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karin said that Germany’s support is a guarantee of Ukraine’s survival. 01.03.23 21:44 1 147 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian propaganda sites Russia Today and Sputnik blocked in Latvia National Electronic Mass Media Council of Latvia (NEPLP) has temporarily restricted access to websites associated with Russian propaganda media. 09.02.23 22:02 1 222 4 World

Sullivan discussed security assistance to Ukraine and full implementation of sanctions against Russia with colleagues from Poland and Baltic States US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan discussed with his counterparts from Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia the continuation of security assistance to Ukraine and pressure on Russia. 04.02.23 19:57 1 101 1 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Heads of foreign affairs of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania called on Germany to provide Leopard tanks to Ukraine as soon as possible The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Edgars Rinkevich, Estonia Urmas Reinsalu, and Lithuania Gabrielus Landsbergis call on Germany to provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks. 21.01.23 11:22 2 094 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Latvia will send Stinger air defense systems, helicopters, drones and ammunition to Ukraine Latvia will send a new package of military aid to Ukraine, including Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems, helicopters, drones and ammunition. 18.01.23 15:09 7 797 14 World

Due to influx of Russians, Latvia plans to change law on repatriation The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Latvia is initiating changes to the law on repatriation in order to narrow down the possibilities for Russian citizens to use it as a mechanism for moving to Latvia. 08.01.23 19:33 6 352 11 World

Poland and Baltic countries are on "list of targets" of Russian Federation, - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland Poland and the Baltic states are also on Russia’s list of targets. And if we do not stop the Russian Federation, there is a guarantee that the wars will continue. 22.12.22 17:49 5 368 14 Previously in trend: War

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia on revocation of license of "Dozhd" TV channel: We have freedom of speech, but laws must be followed The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgar Rinkevich, said that the country will provide diplomats of foreign countries with detailed explanations as to why the Russian TV channel "Dozhd" was deprived of its broadcasting license. 09.12.22 13:13 2 453 40 World

We should give weapons to Ukraine and not tell Armed Forces where they can hit and where not - Head of Foreign Ministry of Latvia Rinkevich Ukraine needs to be given any weapon capable of destroying bases with missiles and long-range aircraft on the territory of Russia, and not to tell it where it can hit and where it cannot. 06.12.22 10:36 4 882 43 Previously in trend: War

Russian TV channel "Rain" was stripped of its broadcasting license in Latvia The National Council of Electronic Media of Latvia (NEPLP) decided to cancel the broadcast license of the Russian opposition TV channel "Rain". 06.12.22 09:55 5 789 54 World

Latvia will allocate EUR 2.4 million to help Ukrainian refugees The Government of Latvia will allocate EUR 2.4 million to pay for medical services for Ukrainian refugees. The corresponding decision is to be adopted on December 6. 05.12.22 00:18 638 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian TV channel "Rain" was fined 10,000 euros in Lithuania: it marked Crimea as "part of Russian Federation", called army "ours" The National Council for Electronic Mass Media of Latvia (NEPLP) fined the Russian TV channel "Rain" for 10,000 euros. 02.12.22 14:15 5 504 49 World

Latvia offers to allow Ukraine to strike military targets in Russia at NATO summit - Bloomberg Ukraine should be able to strike military targets in Russia as it protects its critical infrastructure 29.11.22 21:57 8 018 35 Previously in trend: War

Baltic and Nordic countries promised to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia: "Only Russia is responsible for destruction and humanitarian catastrophe" Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden promise to provide further economic, military and humanitarian support to Ukraine and to strengthen sanctions against Russia. 28.11.22 21:11 1 235 13 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Zelensky met with Foreign Ministers of seven North European countries. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a meeting with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Estonia - Urmas Reinsalu, Iceland - Thordis Kolbrun Gilfadottir, Latvia - Edgars Rinkevics, Lithuania - Gabrielus Landsbergis, Norway - Anniken Witfeldt, Finland - Pekka Haavisto and Sweden - Tobias Billstrm. 28.11.22 20:06 3 378 13 Previously in trend: War

Heads of foreign affairs of Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden arrived in Kyiv. PHOTOS The foreign ministers of Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden arrived in Kyiv. 28.11.22 13:21 9 034 28 Previously in trend: War

Russian language will no longer be taught in Latvian schools Latvia will make one of EU languages a second foreign one at schools by 2026/2027 academic year. Schoolchildren will probably no longer be able to study Russian as a second foreign language. 21.11.22 20:23 5 066 50 World

Defense ministers of Great Britain, Netherlands and Latvia opposed any pressure on Ukraine regarding negotiations with Russian Federation Several European defense ministers have said that Ukraine should not feel any pressure to enter into peace talks with Russia. 10.11.22 19:29 6 917 31 Previously in trend: War

Mayor of Daugavpils, Latvia, Elksninsh, called Crimea Russian and did not say that Russian Federation is aggressor Andrejs Elksninsh, the mayor of Daugavpils, Latvia’s second-largest city, called Crimea Russian, and also avoided calling Russia the aggressor and the sole culprit of the war. 06.11.22 17:58 21 197 131 Previously in trend: War

Russia has enough resources for long war, West should not relax, - head of Foreign Ministry of Latvia Rinkevics Russia has enough resources to wage a protracted war against Ukraine, so the West mustn’t relax in providing aid to our country. 24.10.22 12:36 1 961 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia call for creation of special tribunal against Russian leadership: "International order cannot survive if impunity exists." The foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania issued a joint statement calling on the EU, together with international partners, to help Ukraine establish a special tribunal to try Russia’s top leadership. 16.10.22 22:07 2 222 6 Previously in trend: War

President of Latvia Levits is convinced that Ukraine is ready to join NATO: "It is a very good opportunity for Alliance to have such a strong country in its membership" President of Latvia Egils Levits believes that Ukraine is ready to become a full member of NATO and will be able to strengthen its defense capabilities. 04.10.22 20:18 3 154 20 World