Latvia

Latvia ready to discuss restitution of seized funds stolen by Yanukovych-era officials, - PGO Latvian Prosecutor General Eriks Kalnmeiers expressed readiness to discuss the possibility of reversion to Ukraine or distribution of funds seized from the bank accounts of certain Yanukovych-era officials. 16.09.16 10:10 8 686 39 Ukrainian Politics

Latvian President approves deprivation of citizenship for supporting Russian military aggression in Ukraine Holders of dual passports residing in Latvia may face deprivation of Latvian citizenship for supporting Russian aggression in Ukraine. 19.07.22 19:46 5 824 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukraine's Embassy in Latvia announces campaign by pro-Russian forces to discredit Ukrainian Ambassador and Embassy Pro-Russian forces have launched a campaign to discredit the Ukrainian ambassador and the embassy in Latvia due to the principled position of Ambassador Oleksandr Mischenko to expose the criminal activities of the so-called Ukrainian organization "Association of Ukrainian Societies in Latvia" against Ukraine. 06.04.21 12:28 7 454 37 Ukrainian Politics

Latvian-confiscated €50M of former Ukrainian officials could be returned to Ukraine under European Council and UN conventions, - PGO Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine states it is possible to return almost 50 million euro belonging to former Ukrainian officials which had been frozen on bank accounts and subsequently confiscated in Latvia. 13.09.16 15:22 15 914 37 Previously in trend: Yanukovych Family

"Avdiivka is Ukrainian Aleppo": Ukrainians protest at Russian embassies in Riga, Rome and Lisbon. VIDEO+PHOTOS Ukrainian communities of Portugal, Latvia, and Italy picketed Russian embassies in their countries. 03.02.17 14:17 26 948 37 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

Ukraine is fighting our war now, and if it loses, we will hold next one," Latvian Defense Minister Міністр оборони Латвії Артіс Пабрікс закликав партнерів збільшити підтримку України, щоб потім не довелося оборонятися самим. 25.05.22 20:49 3 471 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Russian UAV that crashed in Latvia contained explosives: It was "Shahed" The drone that crashed in Latvia contained explosives and was used to attack Ukraine. 09.09.24 17:59 4 123 35

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

Latvia backs proposal to provide NATO MAP to Ukraine Latvia supports the provision of a NATO Membership Action Plan to Ukraine amid the escalation of the situation by Russia, according to Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics. 08.04.21 14:09 5 574 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Latvia has started construction of fence on border with Belarus The 173-kilometer fence is planned to be completed in 2024. 15.09.22 16:26 3 785 34 World

They want to limit use of Russian language in Latvia Latvia can limit the use of the Russian language at work and in public places at the legislative level. 14.08.22 16:06 6 067 34 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

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 6 919 31 Previously in trend: War

Russian drone crashed in Latvia. It came from Belarus, - Ministry of Defense of the country On Saturday, 7 September, a Russian military drone crashed in eastern Latvia. The UAV flew into Latvian airspace from Belarus. 08.09.24 16:30 6 965 30

Losses of Russian Federation in war in Ukraine limited ability to carry out offensive actions against other countries, - Austin US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that Russia’s offensive potential has significantly decreased after 5 months of war in Ukraine. 10.08.22 19:00 8 245 30 Previously in trend: War

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

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 9 035 28 Previously in trend: War

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 3 014 28 World

Ukraine received 6 M109 howitzers from Latvia - Reznikov Latvia handed over six M109 howitzers for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 16.08.22 00:28 8 430 27 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Latvia urges Europe to extend sanctions against Russia Defending the interests of Ukraine, Latvia calls on European countries not to lift sanctions against Russia and demands laid down to it. 26.05.16 17:40 3 017 27 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

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 5 601 27 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

Latvia buys Russian gas again. Pays in euros, not rubles Латвія відновила закупівлю газу у Російської Федерації. Але платять за нього в євро, а не в рублях, як хотіли росіяни. 29.07.22 18:00 11 578 27 World

Latvia allocates €5m for drones for Ukraine: Saeima backs fund reallocation Latvian Saeima MPs have backed reallocating five million euros for the purchase of UAVs to support Ukraine in 2025. 14.12.25 17:17 643 26 Previously in trend: Latvia’s aid to Ukraine Drone industry

Poroshenko visits Ukrainian military in Latvia's rehabilitation center Vaivari. PHOTOS President Petro Poroshenko and First Lady Maryna Poroshenko have visited wounded Ukrainian servicemen who are undergoing rehabilitation in the National Rehabilitation Center Vaivari in Jūrmala. 04.04.17 23:32 10 197 26 Society

Latvia to donate used computers and equipage for AFU Latvia will donate hundreds of pieces of computer equipment to Ukraine, as well as specialized clothing, binoculars and other equipage for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 10.09.24 16:48 1 920 26 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

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

Presidents of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland visited Borodyanka Polish President Andrzej Duda and Estonian Presidents Alar Karis, Lithuanian Presidents Gitanas Nauseda and Latvian President Egils Levits visited Borodyanka in the Kyiv region, which has been hit hard by the Russian invasion. 13.04.22 17:10 12 356 25 Ukrainian Politics

Latvia summons head of Russian embassy over "shahed" found on its territory On Monday, September 9, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia summoned the Chargé d'Affaires of Russia in connection with the Russian drone spotted in the east of the country on Saturday, September 7. 09.09.24 22:59 1 940 24

Ukrainian president begins visit to Latvia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has started his official visit to Latvia, the press service of the head of state has reported. 16.10.19 12:11 1 149 24 Ukrainian Politics

14 combat brigades of AFU received aid from Latvia: 40 vehicles, drones, generators. VIDEO Latvia has handed over more than 40 four-wheel drive vehicles filled with critical cargo - drones, computer equipment, generators and charging stations - to 14 combat brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 20.01.25 21:59 2 253 24

Naftogaz seeks to enforce arbitration ruling to recover $2.6 bln from Gazprom in Latvia Naftogaz Ukrainy is seeking to enforce a Stockholm arbitration ruling to recover $2.6 billion from Russia's Gazprom in Latvia, Gazprom said in a financial report. 29.11.19 12:16 3 597 24 Previously in trend: Gas War

Latvian court rules to seize $30 mln from Yanukovych's entourage A court in Latvia has ruled to seize more than $30 million in funds related to the entourage of Ukraine's former fugitive president Viktor Yanukovych 15.10.19 13:31 6 921 23 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine's Defense Minister thanked Latvia for assistance in treatment and rehabilitation of Ukrainian servicemen Ambassador of Latvia to Ukraine Juris Poikans pledged of the readiness of the Latvian party to continue treatment and rehabilitation of the Ukrainian soldiers. 06.02.16 00:25 1 661 22 Ukrainian Politics

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

Volunteer fighter from Latvia Edgar Platonov was killed in battles for Ukraine. PHOTO Edgar Platonov, a fighter of the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, died at the front defending Ukraine from Russian invaders. 10.01.25 19:55 5 080 21

"Kremlin Butcher" Putin will try to put on show on May 9 - Latvian Foreign Minister Braže Russian broadcaster Vladimir Putin plans to organize a show on May 9 to demonstrate that Russia allegedly has international support. 24.04.25 13:23 2 975 23 Previously in trend: 9th May in Russia

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

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

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

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 3 155 20 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

Poland, Finland, and Baltic states ready to mine borders with Russia and create Europe’s "iron curtain" – media Finland, Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania may mine areas along their borders with Russia amid talks of a possible Russian invasion of NATO countries. 24.06.25 20:19 2 799 24 Previously in trend: Possible Russian attack on NATO Russia’s attack on NATO countries

EU must keep anti-Russian sanctions in place – Latvian foreign minister Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics has said that the European Union must keep sanctions against Russia in place until it fully implements the Minsk agreements. 07.10.19 17:31 803 19 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

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 1 244 18 Previously in trend: War

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

Latvia plans to recognize Russia as terrorist state On Tuesday, August 2, the Seimas commission on foreign affairs will consider a statement in which Russia is expected to be recognized as a terrorist state. 01.08.22 14:30 2 018 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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