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Latvia detains couple on Russia espionage charges

Latvia has detained a couple suspected of illegally collecting information about the country’s defense at the direction of Russia’s GRU, Latvia’s State Security Service announced on Sept. 30.

2 October, 03:27 AM

Latvia could host nuclear weapons if NATO collectively approves deployment

Latvia could host nuclear weapons on its territory if the need arises and NATO collectively approves the move, though no specific talks on such a deployment are underway, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs said in remarks reported by Delfi on Oct. 1.

1 October, 11:22 AM

Latvia nears completion of anti-drone wall along entire Russian border

Latvia is nearing completion of an automated anti-drone “wall” along its entire eastern border with Russia, Business Insider reported on Sept. 28, citing Latvian Defense Minister Raivis Melnis.

28 September, 10:48 PM

Four Italian troops wounded during NATO live-fire exercise

Four Italian soldiers were injured in an accidental shooting during a NATO live-fire exercise at the Ādaži training area in Latvia on Sept. 25, Italy’s Defense Ministry said.

26 September, 02:55 PM

Latvia imposes national sanctions on Usmanov and Fridman after EU delisting

The government of Latvia enacted national sanctions against Russian tycoons Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman on Sept. 22, immediately after the European Union removed both from its collective sanctions framework, media portal Delfi reported.

23 September, 09:32 AM

Latvia blocks EU deal to extend Russia sanctions over Usmanov, Fridman delisting

EU countries failed to agree on delisting USM Holdings founder Alisher Usmanov and Alfa Group co-founder Mikhail Fridman in exchange for extending sanctions against nearly 3,000 people and companies accused of aiding Russia’s war against Ukraine, The Guardian reported on Sept. 22, describing the situation as a “deadlock.”

22 September, 05:18 PM

Kyrylo Budanov heads to Latvia to strengthen economic and military partnerships

Ukrainian Presidential Chief of Staff Kyrylo Budanov is scheduled to hold a series of meetings focused on economic and defense cooperation during an official visit to Riga, Latvia, on September 10, according to an official statement.

10 September, 01:18 PM

Latvia to start sending interceptor drones to Ukraine this month – DM Melnis

Latvia will begin supplying Ukraine with interceptor drones in September, Latvian Defense Minister Raivis Melnis told Radio NV on September 1.

2 September, 10:38 AM

Latvia blocks Russian and Belarusian clothing, books, toys and footwear

Latvia introduced a new package of restrictions on imports of industrial goods from Russia and Belarus on Sept. 1, following a government decision approved on Aug. 25.

1 September, 11:04 AM

Two Latvians and Ukrainian suspected of attempted arson at drone factory in Slovakia

Two Latvian citizens and a Ukrainian were detained on suspicion of attempting to set fire to a Slovak factory operated by Ukrainian drone maker Skyeton, Reuters reported on Aug. 28.

28 August, 10:38 AM

Latvia names about 170 companies still dealing with Russia and Belarus

Latvia has begun publishing the names of companies that continue to trade with Russia and Belarus, with around 170 businesses included in the first list, Latvian public broadcaster LSM reported.

21 August, 10:25 AM

NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia after it enters airspace from Belarus

A drone shot down over Latvia on Aug. 14 entered the country’s airspace from Belarus, Defense Minister Raivis Melnis told Latvian Public Service Media on Aug. 17.

17 August, 06:23 PM

Latvia’s prime minister urges total EU visa ban for Russian citizens amid war

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs called for a complete EU ban on visas for Russian citizens in an interview with Politico’s Brussels Playbook published on Aug. 17.

17 August, 06:10 PM

Latvia drone incident may have been a false-flag operation – Lithuanian PM

Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius said the possibility that a drone downed over Latvia was part of a false-flag operation cannot be ruled out, he told LNK Žinios in an interview on Aug. 14.

15 August, 08:27 PM

NATO fighters shoot down drone over Latvia

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace overnight on Aug. 13-14, Latvia’s National Armed Forces said on X.

14 August, 10:18 AM

Latvia tells EU capitals they cannot have both war profits and lasting peace

EU member states continuing to profit from trade with Russia while stalling the latest sanctions package are directly funding the Kremlin's war machine, Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs warned in a Reuters interview on July 16.

17 July, 12:44 PM

Actor Richard Gere condemns Russia's war on Ukraine during Riga film visit

American actor Richard Gere expressed his support for Ukraine and spoke out against Russia’s war of aggression during an interview with LTV in Riga on June 9.

14 July, 01:01 PM

Zelenskyy signs Drone Deal with Latvia’s new prime minister Kulbergs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a Drone Deal during a meeting with Latvia’s new prime minister, Andris Kulbergs, according to the announcement on the presidential website on June 9.

9 June, 06:50 PM

Russia may use drone incidents to justify future attacks on NATO states

Russia is using recent drone-related incidents near NATO borders to deflect responsibility for future attacks and potentially create a pretext for false-flag operations against alliance members, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said in a report published on June 8.

9 June, 04:01 PM

NATO fighter jets down drone in Latvian airspace for the first time

NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvia’s airspace, marking the first such incident in the country, the Latvian Armed Forces reported on X on June 8.

8 June, 03:12 PM

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