How the War in Ukraine Strengthened Latvia’s European Credentials and International Standing
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has firmly discredited the Russian historical narrative, which threatens Latvia’s national unity.
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Asylum seekers being forcibly expelled at EU borders, says top rights lawyer
Council of Europe’s Michael O’Flaherty urged leaders not to give in to populist rhetoric over migrationEurope’s most senior human rights official has said there is evidence of asylum seekers being forcibly expelled at EU borders, as he urged mainstream…
U.S. State Department clears potential HIMARS sale to Latvia
The U.S. State Department has given its approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale to Latvia, which involves the acquisition of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and associated equipment, with an estimated value of $220 million. …
Russian news outlet in Latvia believes European state behind phone hack
Galina Timchenko, the CEO of Meduza, was hacked earlier this year before participating in a meeting of exiled Russian journalistsAn independent Russian news outlet whose founder was hacked in Germany earlier this year through military-grade spyware has…
Ukraine and Russia Are Hit by Dueling Overnight Aerial Attacks
Four military cargo planes at a Russia airfield were damaged, and the Kyiv region was hit with one of the most significant missile and drone barrages in months.
Poland Demands That Belarus Expel Russia’s Wagner Fighters
Officials from Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia says the presence of the paramilitary force in Belarus following a short-lived rebellion in Russia poses a threat.
Berlin prosecutor investigates possible poisoning of Russian journalist
Elena Kostyuchenko, who has criticised the invasion of Ukraine, fell ill on a train journey in GermanyGerman authorities are investigating a possible poisoning attack in Munich last autumn on a Russian dissident journalist who had written critical arti…
Latvia’s Prime Minister, Krisjanis Karins, Is to Resign
Krisjanis Karins had wanted to reshuffle his cabinet but was rebuffed by his governing coalition partners.
Trudeau speaks with Zelenskyy as Ukraine pushes for NATO membership
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy blasted the NATO alliance on Tuesday for failing to extend a clear invite to his war-torn country.
Canada to add 15 Leopard tanks, 130 troops to NATO battlegroup in Latvia
Canada already leads a 10-country NATO battlegroup in Latvia and negotiations are underway to grow that force to a battle-ready brigade.