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UK to Host Baltic, Nordic Leaders to Find New Ways to Isolate Russia

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will host leaders from countries along Russia's northwestern flank next week to discuss ways they can respond to President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, including finding new ways to isolate Russia's economy. The leaders from countries in the Joint Expeditionary Force, a British-led grouping made…

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Boris Johnson to hold summit with Nordic and Baltic leaders facing Putin's aggression

Boris Johnson is bringing together Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway for talks on the current crisis and how to rebuild Ukraine after the war

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Latvian vodka brand Stolichnaya changes its name to Stoli to prove it’s not from Russia

‘To represent peace in Europe and solidarity with Ukraine’

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Jelena Ostapenko regains consistency without sacrificing attacking edge

The Latvian is on the verge of returning to the Top 10 after a fine run of form, but her love for front-foot tennis remains intact

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Latvian PM: EU should show Ukraine "open door" on membership, hit Russian energy sector

The European Union needs to show Ukraine a "clear and open door" on membership and hit Russia's energy sector with sanctions, Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins said on Thursday.

Reuters

As fighting continues in Ukraine, Russia’s tiny Baltic neighbours wonder if they will be next

In the tiny Baltic nations, residents are trying to continue life as usual in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But the fighting happening on their doorstep, and the parallels to the Soviet invasion of their own region, are impossible to ignore.

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Where are Nato troops stationed and how many are deployed across Europe?

Sea, land and air forces sent to reinforce battlegroups along alliance’s eastern flank in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

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Russians crowd trains to Helsinki as passage to EU narrows

Hundreds of Russian passengers have filled up trains to Finland's capital Helsinki from Saint Petersburg every day since the war in Ukraine began and mutual airspace closures cut off flight connections between Russia and the European Union.

Reuters

Canada to send 150 additional troops to Latvia

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday his country was sending 150 additional troops to Latvia and extending its military operations in eastern Europe, known as Operation Reassurance, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Latvian member of parliament joins foreign fighters in Ukraine

Latvian member of parliament Juris Jurass has joined the fight against Russian forces in Ukraine, his party said on Tuesday.

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Russia-Ukraine Central to Blinken Talks with Israel Minister

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday thanked Israel for its efforts to end Russia’s war with Ukraine as he and his Israeli counterpart met to discuss the conflict and ongoing nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna. Blinken said that any initiative to try to halt the conflict would…

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Latvian woman drives into Ukraine to rescue pets

At an animal shelter in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, Natalia Horobets bid an emotional farewell to her beloved pet cat Charly on Monday.

Reuters

Blinken, Israel's Lapid discuss Ukraine-Russia diplomacy, Iran nuclear talks

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid met in the Latvian capital of Riga on Monday to discuss Israel's diplomatic initiative to end Russia's war with Ukraine.

Reuters

‘President Zelensky Way’ road sign erected outside Russian embassy in Washington DC

Lithuania and Latvia have renamed streets in solidarity with Ukraine

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Latvia wants permanent U.S. troops, foreign minister tells Blinken

Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics on Monday called for a permanent presence of U.S. troops in Latvia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Latest Ukraine updates: UN urges safe passage for civilians

Russia-Ukraine news from March 7: Kyiv says Russian shelling is preventing evacuation of civilians and delivery of aid.

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Russia demands that Baltic countries protect its embassies

Moscow demanded on Saturday that authorities in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania take measures to protect Russia's embassies after a Russian diplomat was attacked in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, the Russian RIA news agency said.

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EU Suspends Russia, Belarus from Council of Baltic Sea States

The European Union said it had joined members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in suspending Russia and Belarus from the Council's activities. "This decision is a part of the European Union’s and like-minded partners response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the involvement of Belarus in…

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Latvian capital to rename Russian embassy address to Independent Ukraine street

The party coalition govenring Latvia's capital Riga agreed on Friday to change the name of the street where Russia's embassy is located to Independent Ukraine Street, a statement said.

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Davis Bertans: ‘If the Russians cross the line with our borders, it’s basically World War III’

How are your family and friends holding up in Latvia since Russia invaded Ukraine? Davis Bertans: Right now, everybody is pretty calm. If the Russians cross the line with our borders, it's basically World War III. I don't think anybody is going for ...

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Ukrainian diplomats in Moscow moved to Latvia

Ukrainian diplomats formerly based in Moscow arrived in Latvia on Wednesday evening, Latvia's foreign minister said.

Evening Standard

What is Nato? Ukraine's bid to join as Elon Musk calls for US withdrawal

Elon Musk's call for US Nato withdrawal echoes Trump supporters, raising questions about global security dynamics and the future of the alliance

Wales Online

Judge says 'Good luck in Latvia' as he deports driver to nation bordering Russia

Mitjajevs, 36, racked up 36 convictions in 15 years

Reuters

Spain to send 150 reinforcement troops to Latvia

Spain will send 150 additional troops to Latvia as part of a wider NATO buildup in the Baltic region following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Spanish Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.

The Conversation

Ukraine invasion: why eight Nato members triggered article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty

In the 73 years since the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) was founded, member nations have activated article 4 of its founding treaty only half a dozen times. The latest instance was on February 24, the day Russia invaded Ukraine. Eight Nato members – Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia,…

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