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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

Latvian President calls for firm boundaries with Russia

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs urged Western nations to overcome their reluctance in establishing and adhering to clear boundaries with Russia in his post on X on March 15.

15 March 2024, 06:32 PM

Latvia backs Czechia’s plan to buy ammunition for Ukraine

Riga has decided to join the Czech initiative to procure 800,000 artillery rounds for Ukraine from non-EU countries, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds announced via Twitter on March 6.

6 March 2024, 09:00 PM

Latvian President responds to Musk’s remarks on NATO’s relevance

American businessman Elon Musk wrote in X that he did not understand why NATO still exists, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs responded to this statement in X on March 3.

3 March 2024, 05:25 PM

German Eurofighters intercept Russian military aircraft near Latvia

Russian military IL-20 and IL-76 aircraft were intercepted near Latvian territorial waters, the country’s Air Force reported on Facebook on March 1, sharing photos.

2 March 2024, 04:12 PM

Latvia plans to mine its border with Russia and Belarus

Latvia is set to bolster its borders with Belarus and Russia, including laying minefields along the border, to block potential enemy troop infiltrations, Latvian news outlet Delfi reported on Feb. 29.

1 March 2024, 10:25 AM

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