Latvia
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26.04.20230 134
EU capital to demolish monument to acclaimed writer Pushkin
Latvian MPs in Riga reportedly claimed sculpture could become a gathering spot for people celebrating USSR’s victory over Nazism A…
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25.04.20230 106
China clarifies position amid ambassador spat
Beijing’s ambassador in Paris drew flak last weekend after he questioned the status of ex-Soviet states Chinese Ambassador to France…
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23.04.20230 109
Baltic states demand explanations from China
A scandal ensues after Beijing’s ambassador in Paris called into question the sovereignty of former Soviet republics Latvian President Egils…
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20.04.20230 114
EU state bans WW2 victory celebration
Marking the triumph over Nazi Germany would “undermine our values,” Latvian lawmakers said File photo: Flowers laid at the monument…
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05.04.20230 108
NATO member reinstates conscription
Latvia’s parliament has voted to bring back mandatory military service, citing the conflict in Ukraine File photo: Latvian soldiers march…
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08.03.20230 127
EU country donates confiscated vehicles to Ukraine
The Latvian parliament last month authorized the government to give vehicles seized from drunk drivers to Kiev © Getty Images…
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06.03.20230 97
Latvian court keeps Russian journalist under arrest
Sputnik Latvia editor-in-chief Marat Kasem stands accused of espionage and dodging sanctions Sputnik Latvia editor-in-chief Marat Kasem. © Sputnik/Nina Zotina…
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05.03.20230 119
Biden ‘pressed’ Baltic leaders over Russia – WSJ
There are doubts that Washington believes Ukraine can achieve victory, a source told the outlet US President Joe Biden attends…
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02.03.20230 114
Pro-Kiev stunt in Baltics goes awry (VIDEO)
The displays of destroyed Russian tanks were a joint initiative of the defense ministries of Ukraine and the Baltic nations…
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17.02.20230 108
EU member approves giving drunk drivers’ cars to Ukraine
Latvian MPs authorized the cabinet to hand over confiscated vehicles to Kiev FILE PHOTO. A vehicle with a wheel clamp.…