#Latvia

Poland and Latvia Scrubbed Fighters Amid Massive Drone Attack on Ukraine

Politics 09/22/2026, 08:48

Late on September 21, Poland and Latvia scrambled combat aircraft due to an air-raid threat amid a massive drone strike on western regions of Ukraine. Fighters of the NATO mission were placed on combat alert.

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Latvia's President: Europe Will Not Have Time to Rebuild Its Air Defense for a New Drone War by Mid-2027

Politics 09/20/2026, 14:06

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs warned in an interview with The Guardian that European air defense systems will not have time to adapt to the lightning-fast development of the drone war in Ukraine and may lose their relevance by mid-2027.

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Germany to 'close the sky' over Latvia: four Eurofighters to arrive ahead of parliamentary elections

Politics 09/17/2026, 14:43

Germany will deploy four Eurofighter jets to an air base in Latvia for the October 3 parliamentary elections. The decision was made against the backdrop of a series of drone incursions into the country's airspace.

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Latvia Prepares Full Ban on Bus Routes to Russia and Belarus from 2027

Politics 09/08/2026, 08:33

The Latvian Ministry of Transport has prepared a bill for the complete cessation of international passenger bus services to Russia and Belarus from 2027, including transit routes.

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Ivan Tkachenko officially joins Latvian Rīgas Zelti and will play in the EuroCup

Sports 09/02/2026, 19:44

Ukraine national team forward Ivan Tkachenko has officially joined Latvian Rīgas Zelti and will play in the EuroCup in the new season. The transfer was forced for the club due to a serious injury to guard Toms Skuja.

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Finnish Patria Operated an AMV Armored Vehicle from Tokyo: A Demonstration of Remote Control Over 7,800 km

Technology 08/28/2026, 20:32

Patria demonstrated remote control of an AMV armored vehicle from Tokyo over a distance of more than 7,800 km. The demonstration combined Nokia 5G connectivity and real-time situational awareness.

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Latvia Shows How the New Hunter IFV Will Shoot Down and Jam Drones: What Was Fitted to the Vehicle Before It Enters Service

Politics 08/28/2026, 16:22

Latvia showcased anti-drone systems on the new Hunter IFV at Adazi base: Spanish active and passive systems, as well as integration with ground drones. The first vehicles are due to reach the troops in October.

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Latvia Prepares Emergency Regime on Eastern Border: Riga Rejects Invasion Risk but Notes Russian Hybrid Threats

Politics 08/28/2026, 01:47

Latvia is preparing a draft decree on a state of emergency on the eastern border until December 1 due to UAVs and Russian hybrid threats. President Rinkēvičs rejected the risk of invasion, but Riga notes escalation. Context — the CIA director's visit to Moscow.

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"Russia Wants to Starve the World": Latvia's Foreign Minister Warns of Global Consequences of Attacks on Ukraine's Grain Infrastructure

Politics 08/27/2026, 20:14

Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braže stated that Russia is deliberately trying to "starve the world" by striking Ukraine's grain infrastructure and ports. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called on allies to take immediate measures to secure export routes.

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Ukrainian JATEC Experts Train NATO Military Personnel on Drone Attack Defense in Latvia Exercises

Politics 08/27/2026, 12:07

Ukrainian JATEC experts consulted military personnel from 25 NATO countries on countering drone attacks during the LCI-X 3-26 Execution exercises in Latvia, adjusting scenarios to match the realities of the Ukrainian front. More than a thousand people took part in the event.

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Ukrainian JATEC experts advised NATO on countering drone attacks during exercises in Latvia

Politics 08/27/2026, 01:51

Ukrainian experts from the JATEC center advised NATO on counter-drone measures during exercises in Latvia. More than a thousand specialists from 25 countries participated in the third phase of LCI-X 3-26 within the Exercise Baltic Trust framework.

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Latvia to ban the import of industrial goods from Russia and Belarus from September 1, including supplies via third countries

Politics 08/26/2026, 04:31

On August 25, the Latvian government fixed the date on which a large-scale ban on the import of industrial goods from Russia and Belarus will take effect — September 1. The restrictions also apply to supplies routed through third countries.

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Latvia urges Europe to use €200 billion in frozen Russian assets to cover the “war bill”

Politics 08/24/2026, 23:38

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, at a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, called on Europe to use around €200 billion in frozen Russian assets to cover the damage from Russian aggression, rather than the budgetary funds of EU citizens. Belgium allows for their use but requires agreement on a mechanism for distributing legal risks.

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Ukraine Beats Latvia in Riga: Mykhailiuk's 25 Points Save the National Team in a Dramatic Finish

Sports 08/24/2026, 08:16

The Ukrainian national basketball team beat Latvia 84:82 in a friendly match in Riga. The top performer was Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk with 25 points, while Maksym Shulga made his debut for the national team ahead of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

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Latvia Reveals Registry of ~170 Companies Trading with Russia and Belarus: 'Grindeks', 'Biolars', and 'Olfa' Included

Economy 08/21/2026, 14:03

The CSB of Latvia has begun publishing a list of about 170 companies trading with Russia and Belarus, following June amendments by the Saeima aimed at supporting Ukraine and limiting the income of aggressors.

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"It is happening now": Rinkevichs declares the start of the active phase of Russia's hybrid war against the Baltic states

Politics 08/17/2026, 21:20

🇱🇻 Edgars Rinkevichs: Russia has already started a hybrid war against EU countries. 🔥 Fires, sabotage, espionage — all this is happening now. Latvia is strengthening its borders and preparing countermeasures. 🚨 #Latvia #HybridWar #Rinkevichs

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"Have we lost our minds?": Latvia calls EU's fatal error in sanctions against Russia

Politics 08/17/2026, 17:19

🇱🇻 Latvia calls EU's fatal error: lack of automatic entry ban for Russian military. Prime Minister Andris Kučinskis criticized the position of France and Italy in an interview with Politico, as well as Costa's initiative on contacts with Moscow. Riga insists: dialogue is possible only after reparations and trial of the guilty. 🚫🇷🇺

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"Operation Under a False Flag": Sinkevičius on the Shot-Down Drone in Latvia and Kremlin Plans

Politics 08/15/2026, 19:55

🚨 Lithuanian PM Sinkevičius stated that the incident with the shot-down drone in Latvia could be a "false flag operation." Wreckage has not yet been found. Lithuanian intelligence reports that Russia is considering provocations in the Baltics, possibly using Ukrainian drones. 🇱🇹🇷🇺🇺🇦 #Latvia #NATO #Drone #Baltics #Provocation

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