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Britain urged to consider conscription to deter Russian threat

Latvian foreign minister Krisjanis Karins said Britain should consider the model of ‘total defence’.

Evening Standard

UK and Nato urged to consider conscription as world leaders gather in Kyiv to mark Ukraine war anniversary

Latvia says conscription would be a “good idea” to ward off threat of Russia

Evening Standard

Latvia leader to step down this week after coalition partners oppose government reshuffle

Latvia’s center-right prime minister, Krisjanis Karins, says he will step down later this week after the two other members of his three-party governing coalition refused a reshuffle

The Independent UK

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Biden, Macron vow long-term support for Ukraine at NATO summit

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said NATO’s 'commitment to Ukraine will not weaken' as he vowed to continue supporting the embattled country. French President Emmanuel Macron earlier echoed Biden’s comments, pointing out that Russia was "politically and militarily fragile", while Ukraine had the lasting support of its allies.

France 24

Latvia's foreign minister, an ardent backer of Ukraine, is sworn in as the new president

Latvia’s long-serving foreign minister, known for his tough line on neighboring Russia and strong support for Ukraine, has been sworn in as the Baltic nation’s new president for a four-year term

The Independent UK

Edgars Rinkevics elected president of Latvia

Latvia's parliament has elected long-serving Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics as the country's next president, Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Latvia's Parliament elects new head of state from 3 candidates in unpredictable vote

Latvian lawmakers are set to elect new head of state on Wednesday from a field of three candidates with no clear favorite

The Independent UK

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Latvia's foreign minister to run in presidential election

Latvia’s long-serving foreign minister says he's running as a candidate in the Baltic country’s presidential election later this month

The Independent UK

Latvia says traders use Turkey, Kazakhstan, Armenia to dodge Russia sanctions

Traders are using Turkey, Kazakhstan and Armenia to evade European Union sanctions on Russia in a tactic that breaches these countries' compliance with the bloc's embargo, Latvia's prime minister said on Friday.

Reuters

Latvia's Russia-wary PM Karins gets final nod for government

A majority in Latvia's parliament on Wednesday voted to confirm the country's proposed coalition government, allowing Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins to stay in power following his win in the October general election.

Reuters

EU needs to work on a tribunal to hold Russia accountable - Latvia PM

The European Union must remain united in its support for Ukraine and should start working on holding Russia legally accountable for its activities in the war, Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins said on his way to the second day of an EU summit.

Reuters

Chief Putin critic clinches key election victory in Latvia

Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins, a staunch critic of Vladimir Putin, won a decisive victory in general elections as voters punished a party backed by ethnic Russians.

Tribune News Service

Latvian premier's party emerges on top in general election

Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins’ ruling center-right party has won the most votes in Latvia’s general election and centrist parties were runners-up

The Independent UK

Latvia to remain Russia's critic as prime minister wins election

The centre-right New Unity party of Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins won Saturday's election, according to provisional results, with its 19% of the vote putting him in a position to head another coalition government.

Reuters

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Chief Putin critic wins elections in Latvia, exit poll shows

Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins, a staunch critic of Vladimir Putin, won a decisive victory in general elections as voters punished a party backed by ethnic Russians, an exit poll showed.

Reuters

Latvian PM's New Unity party ahead in vote, exit poll shows

The centre-right New Unity party of Latvian prime minister Krisjanis Karins appeared set to win Saturday's national election, a LETA/LSM exit poll showed, with security concerns dominating the campaign following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Latvian leader's party expected to fare well in election

Polling stations are open in Latvia in a general election that has been influenced by neighboring Russia’s attack on Ukraine

Reuters

Latvian PM's New Unity party ahead in vote, exit poll shows

The centre-right New Unity party of Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins was set to win Saturday's national election, an exit poll showed, after a campaign dominated by security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Factbox-Latvia's parliamentary election: parties, coalitions

The centre-right New Unity party of prime minister Krisjanis Karins is forecast to emerge with the most votes in Latvia's parliamentary election on Saturday, with around 20% support according to an opinion poll conducted by SKDS research centre between Sept. 2-12.

Reuters

As Latvia goes to polls, ethnic Russian population fears losing identity

Latvia's parliamentary election on Saturday could widen a growing rift between the country's Latvian majority and its Russian-speaking minority over their place in society, amid widespread national anger over former Soviet master Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Latvian election shadowed by division among ethnic Russians

Latvians will be voting on Saturday in a general election that has been substantially influenced by neighboring Russia’s attack on Ukraine, political disintegration among the Baltic country’s sizable ethnic-Russian minority as well as issues around the economy, including high energy costs

The Independent UK

Group of NATO leaders meet in The Hague to discuss Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and a small group of leaders from alliance countries are meeting in the Netherlands to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine and to prepare for a summit in Spain later this month

The Independent UK

EU bows to Hungarian concerns and agrees compromise deal on Russian oil ban

Viktor Orban says a full embargo would have been an ‘atomic bomb’ for Hungary

Reuters

EU agrees Russia oil embargo, gives Hungary exemptions; Zelenskiy vows more sanctions

European Union leaders have agreed an embargo on Russian crude oil imports that will take full effect by end-2022, but Hungary and two other landlocked Central European states secured exemptions for the pipeline imports they rely on.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy ‘ready’ for talks with Putin

Ukraine news from May 13: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says he is prepared to hold discussions with Putin over ending war.

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