# Latvia

European ministers banned entry to the Russians involved in the war against Ukraine

Ministers of Internal Affairs of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Norway, Sweden and Finland have made a joint decision to prohibit entry into the Schengen area to Russian citizens and others ...

Three countries did not let the leaders of Slovakia and Serbia to Russia

Poland, Lithuania and Latvia refused the right to span from the aircraft of the Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fitzo and President Serbia Alexander Vuchich, who were heading to Russia. The ban is explained ...

Latvia left the Ottawa Convention on the ban on anti -personnel mines

Latvia has officially left the Ottawa Convention, which prohibits the use, accumulation and production of unmanaged anti -personnel mines. President of Latvia, Edgar Rinkevich, signed the relevant law that was ...

Zelensky thanked the Ukrainians for the courage and indomitable anniversary of the invasion

Ukraine continues to receive significant support in the international arena in a full -scale war. In Kiev, high -ranking officials from different countries have visited, which emphasizes solidarity with Ukrainian ...

Latvia is prepared for disconnection from the Russian power system and provocations

Latvia is completely ready to disconnect from the Russian power system and plans to synchronize with the European network. The shutdown should take place on February 8-9, and the country is already in ...

How France and Great Britain are preparing for possible challenges in Ukraine

Against the background of geopolitical instability and the possible victory of Donald Trump in the presidential elections in the United States, Great Britain and France intensified discussions on the possible sending of foreign...

Latvia provided Ukraine with 500 more drones

On Tuesday, August 13, Latvia announced the preparation of a new military assistance package for Ukraine, which includes another batch of 500 drones of its own production. Minister...

Russians under the age of 75 in Latvia must pass exams in the Latvian language

In Latvia, a law was adopted that all citizens of the Russian Federation under 75 should pass the Latvian exam in order to preserve the right ...

Latvia invests 20 million euros in drones for Ukraine

Latvia plans to invest 20 million euros in a "drone army" for Ukraine this year, the same amount will be used to equip its own armed forces with drones....

Latvia is preparing to release the first Patria armored vehicles of its own production in August

Latvia has announced that the first self-made Patria armored vehicles will be ready for release in August. The Minister of Defense of Latvia, Andris Spruds, announced that this year the National Armed...

Five EU countries will strengthen monitoring of the implementation of sanctions against Russia

Five countries in the European Union (EU) have concluded an agreement in Vilnius in order to strengthen monitoring sanctions against the Russian Federation. The Finland Customs has announced the signing of the Agreement. This document ...

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