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CONFLICT1h agoUkraine welcomes Latvia’s steps to restrict transit of Russian grain — MFAUkraine welcomes Latvia’s preparations for measures to restrict the transit of Russian grain and strengthen controls to prevent stolen Ukrainian grain from being transported through its ports.Ukrinform [en]
MILITARY6h agoGermany to send fighter jets to Latvia during election amid drone threatLatvia's election is set for Oct. 3 and Riga has asked Germany for backup.Politico Europe
POLITICS2d ago'We were right': EU finally listening to Baltic warnings on Russia, Latvian PM saysThe Latvian PM noted that the Baltics' sense of foreboding over Russian attacks on the EU come from their occupation. "We know the tricks; we knew the bully would show its muscles."EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2d ago'Nobody can be weak', says Latvian Prime Minister over Russia threatsLatvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says the EU must “remain strong” in the face of Russian aggression, insisting that “the one who prepares for the worst has peace” in an exclusive interview with Euronews.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 7Latvia bans Russian and Belarusian print media, citing propaganda concernsLatvia has become the first European country to ban imports of Russian consumer goods including books and print media, framing the move as a defense against Kremlin disinformation and hybrid warfare.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTSep 5Latvian citizens training with drones amid tensions with RussiaLatvian citizens are reportedly undergoing drone training in response to ongoing tensions with Russia, signaling preparedness for potential conflict.chroniclejournal.com · United States
MILITARYSep 5Latvian citizens training with drones amid tensions with RussiaLatvian citizens are undergoing drone training amidst heightened tensions with Russia. This demonstrates civilian efforts to enhance defense capabilities in a volatile geopolitical environment.stcatharinesstandard.ca · Canada
POLITICSAug 27Following widespread public reaction , ministry withdraws draft on state of emergency in Latvia border regionA ministry has withdrawn a draft proposal for a state of emergency in a Latvian border region following extensive public reaction. This demonstrates the influence of public opinion on government policy regarding emergency measures.bnn-news.com · Latvia
MILITARYAug 22Latvia : Drones , hybrid warfare , and the redeployment of Canadian troops – Brandon SunThis article discusses Latvia's situation regarding drones, hybrid warfare, and the redeployment of Canadian troops. It highlights military and geopolitical developments in the region.brandonsun.com · Canada
WORLDAug 21'We are guarding Germans, Belgians': Latvia stops 28 migrants from Belarus after tunnel discoveryLatvia has been experiencing a rise in irregular migration in recent months, something that European leaders call a hybrid attack by Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regimeEuroNews [en]
CONFLICTAug 19The border frontline: Latvia faces migrants, drones and war fearsLatvia, on the European Union and NATO’s eastern frontier, is stepping up border security as it faces renewed pressure from irregular migration, drone incursions and the growing threat posed by Russia and Belarus.EuroNews [en]
CYBERAug 19Data of 1 . 2m Latvians stolen in massive cyberattackdailyliberal.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 18Latvia wants EU billions for anti - Russia policiesLatvia is seeking billions of euros from the European Union to fund its policies against Russia. This request reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and security concerns in the region.russiaherald.com · Russia