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Latvian FM Braže runs half marathon to raise funds for Ukrainian drones

The Latvian Foreign Minister, Baiba Braže, ran in the Riga Marathon's 21-kilometer half marathon on May 19 to help raise funds for drones for Ukraine, she reported on X.

20 May 2024, 12:35 PM

Latvia to spend $11 million on ammunition for Ukraine

The Latvian government will contribute EUR 10 million ($10.82 million) to the Czech-led initiative to procure artillery shells for the Ukrainian military, Latvia’s Defense Minister Andris Spruds said on May 14.

15 May 2024, 01:27 AM

Latvia to provide Ukraine with drones and radar defense systems of its own production – Envoy

Latvia plans to provide Ukraine with drones and radar defense systems of its own production, Ukraine's Ambassador to Latvia Anatolii Kutsevol said in an interview with news agency Ukrinform on May 11.

11 May 2024, 05:43 PM

90% of revenues from Russian assets should go to Ukraine’s defense — Scholz

As much as 90% of the revenues generated by Russian financial assets frozen in the EU should be directed towards procuring weapons for Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on May 6.

7 May 2024, 02:42 AM

Latvia rules out participation in Putin’s ‘inauguration’, says Foreign Minister

Latvian officials will not attend so-called "inauguration" of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, the country’s Foreign Minister Baiba Braze wrote on X on May 5.

6 May 2024, 01:36 PM

Latvia starts to fortify its border with Russia and Belarus

Along Latvia’s border with Russia and Belarus, Latvian army will create a chain of strongholds: defensive fortifications, obstacles and ammunition depots and plans to spend on them $326 million in 5 years, LSM reported on May 1.

3 May 2024, 02:55 PM

Latvia preparing thousands of bomb shelters to protect against Russian missile threat

Proving that it is better to be safe than sorry, Latvia is working to create more than 3,000 hideouts and 12,000 bomb shelters over the next two years, Latvia's LSM reported.

3 May 2024, 08:50 AM

EU needs to open the doors for Ukraine and Moldova in June - Presidents of Baltic states

On the 20th anniversary of their countries joining the European Union, the Presidents of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia have called for the EU to initiate accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova this June.

1 May 2024, 06:16 PM

Ukraine gets green light for defensive strikes against Russia — Latvian FM

Some countries are providing Ukraine with military aid without restrictions, enabling strikes on Russian territory, stated Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže in an interview with European Pravda on May 1.

1 May 2024, 05:38 PM

Latvia sends equipment to help Ukraine repair energy grid heavily damaged in Russian attacks

Latvenergo delivered equipment to Ukraine to help restore its energy system which has been heavily damaged in recent Russian attacks, Latvia's Delfi reported on April 28.

29 April 2024, 05:25 PM

Latvian FM Baiba Braže makes her first official visit to Ukraine

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže has made her first official bilateral visit to Kyiv, according to a statement from the Latvian Foreign Affairs Ministry on April 26.

26 April 2024, 04:13 PM

Latvian capital calls on its residents to prepare basements to be used as bomb shelters

Riga City Council in Latvia has called on local residents to organize their basements to adapt them for shelters, LSM reported on April 23.

24 April 2024, 11:06 AM

Latvia offers short-range air defense system to Ukraine

Latvia is prepared to provide Ukraine with a short-range air defense system, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds said, as published on the European Commission's website on April 22.

22 April 2024, 05:08 PM

Riga orders 27 Russian citizens to leave

The Latvian Citizenship and Migration Board ordered 27 Russian citizens to leave the country based on amendments to Latvia's immigration law, the LSM news outlet reported on April 11.

12 April 2024, 01:07 PM

Latvia commits over $12 million in military support to Ukraine, including drones and ammunition

Latvia is stepping up its support for Ukraine by dispatching a fleet of drones valued at $1.1 million and pledging $10.8 million toward an initiative to procure artillery ammunition. Latvian Prime Minister Eika Silinia announced these commitments during a press conference with Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal on April 4.

4 April 2024, 04:14 PM

Latvia ramps up Ukraine support with fresh donation of confiscated vehicles

Latvian government is set to transfer 12 more cars confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine, news outlet LSM reported on April 3.

4 April 2024, 12:47 PM

Latvia to auction nationalized Moscow House, proceeds will support Ukraine

Latvia plans to auction off the nationalized Moscow House and the land underneath it in Riga to support Ukraine, the country’s LSM news outlet reported on March 26, citing a decision by the Cabinet of Ministers.

27 March 2024, 12:11 PM

Russia must suffer strategic defeat in Ukraine, Latvian DM

Imposing the idea of compromise with Russia on Ukraine is not the right approach, said Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds in an interview with Voice of America on March 18.

19 March 2024, 03:42 PM

Latvia to cut Russia's supply of military raw materials

Latvia is proposing an increase in the sanctions pressure on Russia and the initiation of work on a 14th package of EU sanctionsagainst Russia, Latvian Foreign Minister Krišjānis Kariņš said at the EU Foreign Affairs Council, Latvian public media LSM reported on March 18.

19 March 2024, 12:43 PM

Latvia blocks Russian websites for spreading propaganda

Latvia’s National Electronic Mass Media Council (NEPLP) has blocked access to nine websites that spread Russian propaganda about the Russian war against Ukraine, Delfi reported.

19 March 2024, 08:55 AM

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