Latvia To Provide Kiev With Its Remaining Stinger Air-Defense Systems

 Latvia plans to transfer all of its remaining Stinger man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) to Ukraine, Latvian Defense Minister Inara Murniece said.

Ukraine, Latvia sign declaration on "support" for Ukraine's European, Euro-Atlantic integration

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his visiting Latvian counterpart, Egils Levits, on Friday signed a joint declaration confirming Latvia's support for Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic integration, Zelensky's press service reported.

Latvian Foreign Ministry invited Kyiv to attack Russian airfields

Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics called for Kyiv to be allowed to attack airfields from where Russia is attacking Ukraine's critical infrastructure. He stated this on Tuesday, November 29, in an interview with Bloomberg.

Latvian Parliament Declares Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

The Parliament of Latvia (the Saeima) has declared Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, the parliament said in a statement published on its official website on Thursday.

"Gazprom" stopped deliveries to Latvia on the July application

The management of  "Gazprom" on July 30 decided to stop gas supplies to Latvia. The reason, according to the official data of the Russian corporation, was the violation of the conditions for the selection of "blue fuel".

Estonia, Latvia close airspace to Russian planes - TASS

 Estonia will close its airspace to Russian planes, the country’s Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure Taavi Aas announced on Saturday.

Poland, Lithuania, Latvia Discuss Possible Call Of NATO Council Meeting Over Border Crisis - UrduPoint

Poland is discussing the option of convening the North Atlantic Council with Lithuania and Latvia over the situation with migrants at the border with Belarus, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki told media on Sunday.

EU’s Baltic states expel four Russian diplomats in solidarity with Prague - France24

 

The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania said Friday they were expelling a total of four Russian diplomats in solidarity with the Czech Republic, which is involved in a spat with Moscow.

Latvia welcomes NATO troops

A welcoming ceremony was held at a military base outside Riga on Monday for the Canada-led multinational NATO battle group which was deployed to Latvia as part of NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence in the Baltic states and Poland.

Russian warships spotted in Baltic "NATO waters", Latvia says

 Three Russian warships that were supposed to stay docked near St. Petersburg for a "holiday celebration"  week have instead turned up in the Baltic Sea, military authorities said Monday.

Canada may join NATO force to deter Russia

Canadian troops could soon join soldiers from the U.S., Germany and Britain as part of a NATO force to counter Russian aggression in Eastern Europe, Canadian media reported Thursday.

Riga to host NATO military leaders conference

A NATO conference at which the alliance's military leaders will be exchanging ideas affecting military, strategic and transformational issues from an operational point of view is scheduled to take place in Riga from April 11 to 14, according to the Latvian Defense Ministry.

The Latvian military reported the discovery of a Russian submarine

In the National armed forces (NAF) of Latvia stated that near the Maritime border of the country was seen a Russian submarine. On Monday, April 4, according to TASS.

23 people succumb to freezing temps in Latvia

This winter's bitter cold spell in Latvia has already claimed the lives of 23 people, the national forensic center reported on Friday.

Latvia offers to resettle 250 refugees

Latvia has agreed to admit 250 refugees from across the Mediterranean on a voluntary basis, local media reported on Monday.

Ukraine's European choice acknowledged at Riga's Eastern Partnership summit

The Eastern Partnership summit in Riga has acknowledged the European aspirations and the European choice by Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova, according to the joint declaration of the Eastern Partnership summit, held on May 21-22.

No promises, but EU wants to stay friends with its eastern partners

European Union leaders will keep their co-operation with Ukraine and five other ex-Soviet republics, but membership looks far off.

Eastern Partnership summit starts In Riga

The two-day EU Eastern Partnership Summit opened on Thursday, during which the leaders of 28 EU countries will meet with their counterparts from Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Belarus.

Ukraine wants roadmap to EU accession at Riga summit

Ukraine's foreign minister said his country wants assurances at a summit with the European Union this week that it is a suitable candidate for EU membership and its citizens will gain visa-free travel to the bloc next year.

Anti-Russian statements by foreign politicians need adequate response (Alexey Pushkov)

Anti-Russian statements of foreign politicians must get an adequate response from Russia, the chairman of the State Duma lower house’s international affairs committee Alexey Pushkov said on Monday, referring to recent words of the Latvian foreign minister comparing Russia with the Third Reich.