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Latvia votes to exit anti-personnel mines ban treaty

The Latvian parliament approved a bill to withdraw the country from the Ottawa Treaty on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines, Estonian broadcaster Delfi reported on April 16.

17 April 2025, 01:24 AM

Latvia calls for ban on tourist visas for Russians

Latvian Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis has called on EU member states to halt the issuance of Schengen tourist visas to Russian nationals, the country's Internal Affairs Ministry wrote on March 6.

7 March 2025, 10:40 AM

Putin will aim for goals in peace talks he couldn't achieve in war — Latvian FM

Vladimir Putin will likely attempt to achieve in peace talks what he couldn't during the war against Ukraine, Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže said on Feb. 26.

26 February 2025, 01:36 PM

Norway joins international drone coalition for Ukraine as aid efforts expand

Norway has joined the international drone coalition supporting Ukraine, the Norwegian Ministry of Defense announced on Feb. 15 via its X social media page.

16 February 2025, 05:46 PM

After 20 years of preparation, three countries disconnect from Russia’s power grid

Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia began the process of disconnecting their power systems from the joint grid with Russia and Belarus (BRELL) on the morning of Feb. 8, AFP reported.

8 February 2025, 11:04 AM

Get ready for more Russian sabotage in 2025, Latvia warns

Covert Russian activity in Latvia may become more varied in 2025, posing several security challenges, including the risk of sabotage inspired by Russian intelligence services, Latvia's State Security Service (VDD) said on Feb. 3.

3 February 2025, 09:48 PM

Norway detains Russian-crewed vessel over Baltic cable damage

Norwegian police have searched the Silver Dania vessel, which has a Russian crew, on suspicion of involvement in damaging an undersea fiber optic cable, VG outlet wrote on Jan. 30.

31 January 2025, 02:15 PM

Latvia links Baltic cable damage to Russian shadow fleet sabotage

Latvia suspects that vessels from Russia’s shadow fleet may have been involved in damaging an undersea Latvian optical fiber cable in the Baltic Sea, according to Ukrinform, citing Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže.

27 January 2025, 03:56 PM

Sweden investigates Latvia-Sweden undersea cable sabotage

Swedish authorities have launched an investigation into a suspected sabotage case following damage to an underwater fiber-optic cable in the Baltic Sea between Latvia and Sweden, the country's Security Service wrote on Jan. 26.

27 January 2025, 11:37 AM

Latvia may seize Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ if threats arise in the Baltic Sea — Prime Minister

Latvia may seize ships from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” if threats emerge in the Baltic Sea, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa said in an interview with BBC World.

29 December 2024, 05:31 PM

New air defense systems will protect only NATO skies, says Polish Defense Minister

The air defense systems Warsaw expects to receive from allies will exclusively protect the airspace of NATO countries, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz told TVN24 on Dec. 4.

4 December 2024, 02:54 PM

Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia sign agreement to join European power system

The operators of the power transmission systems of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—Litgrid, Augstsprieguma tikls (AST), and Elering—have signed an agreement to manage the Baltic region's power system, Litgrid announced on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 05:40 PM

Britain allocates $9.5 million for Ukraine’s drone purchase

Britain has pledged more than $9.5 million in military aid to Ukraine, with the funds designated for drone purchases, the British government announced on Nov. 19.

19 November 2024, 07:10 PM

Monument to Russian general removed from Riga square

The monument to Russian field marshal Michael Barclay de Tolly, a participant in the Franco-Russian War of 1812, has been removed from Riga's square, Mayor Vilnis Ķirsis reported on X on Oct. 31.

1 November 2024, 02:06 PM

Latvia blocks 17 websites spreading Russian propaganda

Latvia’s National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has restricted domestic access to 17 websites for spreading Russian propaganda, the country’s official publisher Latvijas Vēstnesis announced on Oct. 23.

23 October 2024, 08:28 PM

Latvia transfers CVR(T) armored vehicles to Ukraine in continued military aid efforts

Latvia’s Ministry of Defense has announced the transfer of CVR(T) tracked armored reconnaissance vehicles to Ukraine, which were previously acquired from the British Army, Delfi reported on Sep. 16.

16 September 2024, 10:45 AM

NATO scrambles jets due to Russian bombers near Latvia

On Sept. 11, four Russian aircraft — two Su-30SM fighters and two Tu-22M3 long-range bombers — were spotted over the Baltic Sea without flight plans and with transponders turned off.

12 September 2024, 07:15 PM

Latvia to send Ukraine new military aid, including armored personnel carriers

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announced a new military aid package, including armored personnel carriers, following talks with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Sept. 11.

11 September 2024, 04:23 PM

Latvia’s Prime Minister and Czech Senate President arrive in Kyiv

Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil announced their arrival in Kyiv on Sept. 11 to participate in the Crimea Platform summit.

11 September 2024, 10:29 AM

NATO airspace breaches by Russian drones underscore European security risks, Kirby says

The U.S. is “watching closely” and “in close touch with Allies and partners” after Russian drones violated NATO airspace in Latvia and Romania, National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said during the Sept. 9 press briefing.

10 September 2024, 12:46 PM

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