Latvia

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

Mass burials in Izium prove that Russia is terrorist state, - Latvian Foreign Minister Rinkevich The head of the Foreign Ministry of Latvia, Edgar Rinkevich, said that the mass burials in Izium prove that Russia is a terrorist state. 16.09.22 19:28 3 732 16 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

Latvia banned Russian channels until end of war and return of Crimea to Ukraine The National Council on Electronic Media of Latvia has decided to ban the broadcasting of the last 80 TV channels from Russia, which could still be watched in the Baltic country. 06.06.22 13:58 2 289 16 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

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

No need to ’tear your hair out’ over Trump’s statements, - Latvian Foreign Minister Braže Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said that there is no need to be ‘horrified and tear your hair out’ amid recent statements by representatives of the Donald Trump administration. This is ‘not in the style of Latvian diplomacy’. 21.02.25 12:26 3 507 15

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

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

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 5 466 14 World

Latvia hands over 100 drones to Ukraine, funded by Foreign Minister Braže’s half-marathon run. PHOTOS The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia will hand over 100 drones to Ukraine, purchased with funds raised by the head of the ministry, Baiba Braže, after running a half marathon this spring. The drones will be sent to Ukrainian defenders fighting near Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. 30.07.24 07:26 2 767 14 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Latvia and Poland are against lifting EU sanctions against certain Russian oligarchs. Latvian President Egils Levits and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, during their visit to Kiev, spoke out against lifting sanctions on certain Russian oligarchs, as Hungary had previously insisted. 09.09.22 23:54 2 748 14 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Ukraine can make some concessions to Russia, but this decision should be made by Ukrainians, - Braže In order to achieve peace, Ukraine may make concessions to some of Russia's demands, but these should be decisions made by Ukrainians themselves 19.08.25 15:24 2 756 14 Previously in trend: Territorial concessions

Baltic States disconnected from Russia’s power grid without incident, - Latvian Prime Minister Silinia The process of disconnecting the Baltic states from the Russian energy grid went without incident. 08.02.25 18:50 2 803 17

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

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

Latvian Foreign Minister Braže on attack on Ukraine on Christmas Day: Butcher in Kremlin is not interested in peace, Russia’s policy is war After the Russian attack on Ukraine on Christmas Day, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is not interested in peace. 25.12.24 21:55 1 750 14

Latvia hands over batch of Patria armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, - Defense Ministry Latvia has handed over a batch of Patria 6x6 armored personnel carriers to the Armed Forces of Ukraine as part of a new military aid package. 05.07.25 15:19 5 692 20 Previously in trend: Latvia’s aid to Ukraine

Mobile air defense groups deployed in Latvia after Russian "Shahed" fell in country Latvia has deployed mobile air force battle groups near its eastern border. 02.10.24 19:54 2 413 13

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 1 236 13 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

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

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 3 379 13 Previously in trend: War

Russians do not allow about 1,000 refugees from occupied territories of Ukraine to enter Latvia, - Haidai At the Burachka checkpoint in the Pskov region of Russia, citizens of Ukraine trying to leave for Latvia have not been released for 4 days. 29.09.22 13:44 6 223 12 Previously in trend: War

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

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

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

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

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

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

It’s too early to talk about sending peacekeepers to Ukraine - Latvian Defense Minister Spruds Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds commented on the possibility of sending peacekeepers to Ukraine. 17.01.25 11:54 670 10 Previously in trend: War

Latvia has sent Ukraine batch of more than 500 drones - Defense Minister Spruds. PHOTOS Latvia has sent Ukraine a new batch of drones as part of the Drone Coalition. 22.07.24 16:14 2 312 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Off-road vehicles, drones and dry rations: Latvian volunteers to donate 200 thousand euros worth of aid to Azov. PHOTOS Latvian volunteers have collected about 200,000 euros in donations and used the money to buy aid for the Ukrainian Azov Brigade. The aid will be sent in October. 04.10.24 21:59 2 365 10

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 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

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’s President Rinkēvičs: Russia is not interested in peace talks Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said that Russia is not interested in political dialogue and peace talks. 04.12.24 20:56 997 10

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 1 962 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Freed Ukrainian sailors to undergo rehabilitation in Latvia Latvia plans to invite Ukrainian sailors, who were captured by Russian officers near the Kerch Strait last November and have recently returned to Ukraine, to undergo rehabilitation. 16.10.19 16:26 783 9 Ukrainian Politics

Seven European countries promise to increase supplies of ammunition to Ukraine Seven European countries plan to increase aid to Ukraine in the coming months. In particular, it concerns the supply of ammunition. 27.11.24 19:19 1 775 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Currently, there is no single indicator that would show that Russia is committed to peace - Latvian Foreign Minister Braže It is necessary to introduce very clear measures, including tougher sanctions and refusal of Russian money, to reduce Moscow's military potential. 07.02.25 08:06 1 004 14

Russia is last colonial power in Europe, its actions must be stopped, - Latvian Foreign Minister Braže Russia is the last colonial power in Europe, which poses a threat not only to Ukraine but also to the entire security situation in the world, so its aggressive actions must be put to an end. 24.10.24 21:55 1 406 9 Previously in trend: War

Time has come to review restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons against targets in Russian Federation, - President of Latvia Rinkevichs Latvian President Edgars Rinkevičs called on Western allies to lift restrictions on the use of weapons transferred by Ukraine for military purposes on the territory of Russia. 28.05.24 14:44 608 9 Previously in trend: War

Latvia will transfer drones of its own production to Ukraine, - Ambassador Kutsevol Latvia plans to supply Ukraine with drones and radar defence systems of its own production. 11.05.24 16:55 2 112 9 Previously in trend: War

Latvia to cut support for Ukrainian refugees from 2026 Members of the Latvian Saeima have adopted amendments to the law on support for civilian residents of Ukraine, which provide for the cancellation of certain types of assistance. Latvia allocated €64 million in 2025 to support Ukrainian refugees, but in 2026 this amount will be reduced to €39.7 million. 03.12.25 19:13 1 475 14 Previously in trend: Ukrainian refugees

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

Latvia condemns Russia’s provocative actions in eastern Ukraine Latvia strongly condemns Russia's provocative actions in eastern Ukraine and the Black Sea region, Speaker of the Seimas of the Republic of Latvia Ināra Mūrniece has said at a joint briefing with Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Dmytro Razumkov. 17.05.21 16:40 549 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Sweden will help Latvia investigate damage to submarine cable in Baltic Sea - Prime Minister Kristersson Sweden will help Latvia with an investigation into the damage to a submarine cable in the Baltic Sea on Sunday, January 26. 26.01.25 19:16 1 217 8

Ukraine to receive energy equipment from Latvia – Shmyhal Ukraine will receive backup equipment from Latvia to restore heat supply in Kharkiv region. 02.02.26 22:35 418 8 Previously in trend: Latvia’s aid to Ukraine Restoration of the power grid