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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

Latvia fortifies Russian border with ‘dragon’s teeth’ as NATO threat fears grow

Latvia has begun installing concrete anti-tank barriers known as “dragon’s teeth” on its border with Russia as part of the Baltic Defense Line to strengthen defenses and block military vehicles, LSM reported on May 28.

28 May, 06:06 PM

Latvia scrambles NATO jets over drone in its airspace

At least one drone was detected in Latvian airspace on the morning of May 21, prompting NATO fighter jets to scramble, Latvia’s Armed Forces reported.

21 May, 07:06 PM

Von der Leyen condemns Russian threats against Baltic states

Russia’s public threats against the Baltic states are “absolutely unacceptable” and will be treated as a threat against the entire European Union, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on X on May 20.

21 May, 11:17 AM

Most Latvians won’t back anti-Ukraine parties, journalist says

Support for Ukraine in Latvia remains strong and most voters this year will not support parties that try and distance themselves from Kyiv, Latvian writer and journalist Imants Liepins told NV Radio on May 20.

20 May, 11:16 PM

Latvian journalist discusses Ukrainian drone incidents and government resignation

Imants Liepiņš told Radio NV about incidents involving Ukrainian drones in Latvia and the resignation of the Latvian government following the controversy on May 20.

20 May, 10:35 AM

Russia accuses Latvia of enabling Ukrainian drone attacks

Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on May 19, Russia’s UN representative Vasily Nebenzya claimed that Ukraine was preparing drone attacks from territory in Latvia and other Baltic states.

20 May, 12:39 AM

Latvia's acting FM mocks Russian army's advances in Ukraine

Latvia's acting Foreign Minister Baiba Braže delivered a sharp ridicule of Russia's military performance in Ukraine at the Lennart Meri Conference in Estonia on May 18, drawing a comparison that left little room for interpretation, according to the Foreign Ministry’s post on X.

18 May, 06:30 PM

Latvian Prime Minister Siliņa resigns after drone-related security incidents

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced her resignation and submitted a formal request to parliament, with the current government also set to step down, Latvian public broadcaster LSM reported on May 14.

14 May, 02:50 PM

Ukraine to send drone experts to Lithuania, Latvia

Ukraine will dispatch military advisers to Latvia and Lithuania to share experience in designing modern anti-UAV defenses, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 13.

14 May, 03:11 AM

Defense minister resigns after drone strikes near Rezekne

Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds announced his resignation following incidents involving drones entering the country’s airspace from Russia. Spruds said in a post on X on Sunday, May 10, that he was taking responsibility for the drone incidents.

11 May, 11:55 AM

Ukraine blames Russian electronic warfare after drones enter Latvia

The drone incursions into Latvian airspace were caused by Russian electronic warfare systems, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on X on May 10.

11 May, 11:23 AM

Latvia: Two drones struck oil depot in Rezekne on May 7

Latvia’s State Police concluded that two drones struck an oil depot in the city of Rezekne on May 7, Baltic news site Delfi reported on May 8.

8 May, 10:06 PM

Latvia declares air alert after Russian drones enter airspace

Latvia declared an air alert after drones entered its airspace from Russia, with two unmanned aircraft crashing on Latvian territory, including one near an oil depot in the city of Rēzekne, LSM reported on May 7.

7 May, 10:33 AM

Latvia bans three over Russia’s Venice Biennale role, including Lavrov’s daughter

Latvia has expanded its entry ban list to include three Russian nationals, among them Sergey Lavrov’s daughter Ekaterina Vinokurova, Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said, citing immigration law provisions on Apr. 28.

28 April, 10:45 AM

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