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POLITICS1d agoLatvia to chair UN Security Council for first time, with Ukraine among its prioritiesIn November, Latvia will hold the presidency of the UN Security Council for the first time in history, committing to prioritize the situation in Ukraine and the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoFinnish diplomat on Putin's rare phone call with leaders of Finland, Norway over Ukraine warThe leaders of Finland and Norway discussed the war in Ukraine in a rare phone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin. Finnish foreign minister Elina Valtonen shares her thoughts.CBS News
POLITICS3d agoPM Koretskyi discusses EU integration support, energy assistance for Ukraine with Lithuanian Seimas SpeakerPrime Minister of Ukraine Sergii Koretskyi discussed support for Ukraine’s European integration, additional contributions to the Energy Support Fund and strengthening transport infrastructure during a meeting with Lithuanian Seimas Speaker Juozas Olekas.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS4d agoDenmark's Frederiksen criticizes Finland and Norway for calling Putin without coordinating with allies, despite consultation with UkraineFinland and Norway have called Putin about ending the Ukraine war, drawing Danish criticism. The dispute highlights divisions over European engagement with Moscow ahead of planned US-led peace talks.DW News [en]
POLITICS4d agoZelensky meets Lithuanian Seimas speaker to discuss Ukraine’s European integrationUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Seimas Speaker Juozas Olekas of the Republic of Lithuania discussed Ukraine’s European integration and the priorities of Lithuania’s presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2027.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSOct 15Tillis calls on Pentagon IG to investigate Ukraine’s Starshield lossSen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) says he and his Senate colleagues will ask the Defense Department’s inspector general (IG) to investigate Ukraine’s sudden loss of access to the military version of Starlink, known as Starshield, which hampered Ukraine’s ability to intercept Russian drones. Tillis said the “snafu” that left Ukrainian civilian and military targets exposed now…The Hill
POLITICSOct 4Latvian PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after election win - ReutersLatvian PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after election win ReutersReuters World
POLITICSOct 4Latvian PM’s election win boosts chances for pro-Ukraine coalitionAndris Kulbergs’ party finished more than 20 percentage points ahead of far-right Latvia First.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 4Latvia election: Pro-Ukraine PM Kulbergs set to retain power after historic victory for his United List partyLatvia's prime minister, Andris Kulbergs, looks set to retain power after his party appeared to score the country's biggest election victory since independence.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 4Latvian PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after election winKulbergs pledged continuing support to Ukraine and to keep a hard line towards MoscowIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 3Latvia exit polls put PM's pro-Ukraine party ahead but coalition partners stumbleLatvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' pro-Ukraine and pro-Europe party was seen winning a parliamentary election on Saturday by an unexpectedly wide margin, partial results showed, even as projected results for other coalition parties suggested the centrist PM would have to form a new ruling coalition.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 3Latvians vote in election in shadow of drone incursions and war in UkrainePro-Ukrainian prime minister Andris Kulbergs is likely to hold on to powerIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 3Latvians vote in election in shadow of drone incursions and war in UkraineRIGA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Latvians vote in ⁠a parliamentary election on Saturday that is likely to keep power in the hands of pro-Ukrainian Prime Minister Andris ⁠Kulbergs, although deep political fragmentation may complicate the formation of a government.thestar_my · malaysia
POLITICSOct 2Russian-speaking Latvians who back Ukraine and value their language are heading into an election without an obvious political homeLatvia will elect its 15th Saeima, or parliament, on October 3. September polls suggest seven political groups have a chance of winning seats. Two of them — the Sovereign Power / Young Latvians alliance and Latvia First — are competing vigorously to win over voters who once supported the “Russian” parties. Their rivalry is one of the campaign’s central stories: almost 35% of Latvian citizens speak Russian at home. Polls also suggest that the traditional “Russian” parties, especially Harmony Center, remain below the 5% threshold. Writing for Meduza, Sergejs Potapkins, a political scientist and Meduza [en]
POLITICSOct 1Finland to provide EUR 50M loan for Ukraine's reconstructionFinland will provide a EUR 50 million loan to the International Development Association (IDA), part of the World Bank Group, to channel the funds toward Ukraine's reconstruction.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 27Finland's Stubb credits Trump for pushing Ukraine peace talks while dismissing Russian invasion fearsFinnish President Alexander Stubb credits Trump with pushing for Russia-Ukraine war peace and says Finland is fully prepared for any Moscow threat.Fox News World
POLITICSSep 3Estonian defence minister resigns in €70m EU-funded procurement scandal for UkraineDefence minister has resigned over an arms deal for Ukraine involving EU funds paid to an Indian company with no track record of making shells.EuroNews [en]