‘President Zelensky Way’ road sign erected outside Russian embassy in Washington DC Lithuania and Latvia have renamed streets in solidarity with Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022
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. Reuters · Mar 7, 2022
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. Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2022
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. Reuters · Mar 5, 2022
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… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2022
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. Reuters · Mar 4, 2022
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 ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 3, 2022
Ukrainian diplomats in Moscow moved to Latvia Ukrainian diplomats formerly based in Moscow arrived in Latvia on Wednesday evening, Latvia's foreign minister said. Reuters · Mar 3, 2022
What is Nato? Denmark warns Greenland invasion by US would end organisation Nato would collapse if Donald Trump decides to occupy Greenland, warns the Danish PM Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2022
Judge says 'Good luck in Latvia' as he deports driver to nation bordering Russia Mitjajevs, 36, racked up 36 convictions in 15 years Wales Online · Mar 2, 2022
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. Reuters · Mar 1, 2022
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,… The Conversation · Mar 1, 2022
‘I’m afraid Russia will invade us next’: alarm among Ukraine’s neighbours People in Lithuania, Slovakia, Latvia, Estonia, Romania and Poland fear Nato membership may not stop more Russian incursions The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2022
Latvia allows its citizens to fight in Ukraine Latvia's parliament voted unanimously on Monday to allow its nationals to fight in Ukraine if willing, the parliament said in a statement. Reuters · Feb 28, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022 ‘I’m a dead man walking’: ex-Russian spy says defectors in UK are at risk A Latvian double agent is getting death threats after British authorities inadvertently disclosed his alias
Tribune News Service · Feb 26, 2022 As Russia invades Ukraine, Mavs’ Davis Bertans fears for family, native Latvia’s safety and future SALT LAKE CITY — After scoring 17 points, igniting the Mavericks’ 3-point shooting and adding three rebounds and a steal to the stat line of his third game with Dallas, Davis Bertans could’ve had plenty to discuss with a smile and satisfaction.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 26, 2022 Baltic Nations Seek to Shut Airspace to Russia The Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have decided to close their airspace to Russian airlines, transport officials in the three countries said. The legal formulation for the measure is underway and it wasn’t immediately clear when precisely the ban would take effect. Lithuanian Transport Marius Skuodis told media…
Reuters · Feb 26, 2022 Latvian airline airBaltic halts flights to Russia until March 26 Latvian airline airBaltic has decided to stop all flights to Russia until March 26 due to increased risk amid Russia's invasion to Ukraine, the carrier said on Saturday.
Daily Mirror · Feb 25, 2022 Fears Vladimir Putin could attack Baltic states after Ukraine invasion British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Vladimir Putin 'won't stop' at Ukraine, with NATO members Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia likely next in the firing line
Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2022 Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: Battles rage for Ukraine’s cities Ukraine news from February 26: UN says internal displacement also growing as Ukraine forces battle all-round assault.
Reuters · Feb 25, 2022 U.S. troops in Latvia tells Putin 'don't mess with us,' minister says The presence of U.S. and other NATO troops in Latvia sends a message to Vladimir Putin that Russia should stay away, Latvian Defence Minister Artis Pabriks said on Friday as he greeted a small deployment of U.S. soldiers.
Reuters · Feb 24, 2022 U.S. Apache helicopters arrive in Latvia About 20 U.S. Apache military attack helicopters landed at Lielvarde military airfield in Latvia on Thursday, hours after Russian forces invaded Ukraine.
Daily Mirror · Feb 24, 2022 UK Army size as NATO vows response to Russia's 'full-fledged' invasion of Ukraine We answer common questions about the size of the UK Armed Forces, how many troops Russia has, and NATO's strategy after Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said there is now an invasion from land, air and sea
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 Ukraine: Russian invasion leaves Baltics wondering if they are Moscow’s next target People in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania fear that they may be at risk
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022 Ukraine attack leaves Baltics wondering: Are we next? To Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians — particularly those old enough to have lived under Soviet control — Russia’s belligerence toward Ukraine has some worried that they could be the Kremlin's next target