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UK Government: 30,000 new drones for Ukraine in boost to European security

These first-person view drones, designed to penetrate Russian air defenses, exemplify how Western allies are adapting their assistance to meet Ukraine's evolving battlefield needs.

byBenjamin Looijen

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WSJ: Russia orchestrated Chinese ship’s Baltic cable sabotage

A Chinese cargo ship's damage to vital Baltic Sea telecommunications cables was directed by Russian intelligence, marking another incident in Moscow's campaign of infrastructure attacks against NATO nations.

byOlena Mukhina

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Baltic states to sanction Georgia’s officials over crackdown on pro-EU protests

Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia agreed sanctions on Georgian officials for suppressing pro-EU protests, while the EU signals further consequences over Tbilisi's democratic backsliding.

byYuri Zoria

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Latvia sentences Russian-glorifying tiktoker to one year in prison

A one-year prison sentence marks Latvia's firm stance against pro-Russian messaging on social platforms.

byMaria Tril

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Western leaders affirm commitment to Zelenskyy’s victory plan at Crimea Platform Summit

Western countries are committed to finding a solution to end Russia’s war against Ukraine and believe there is…

byOlena Mukhina

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Latvia raises over $ 219 thousand in aid for Azov brigade

A Latvian aid package containing over 100 domestically produced FPV drones is set to be delivered to Ukrainian fighters in October.

byMaria Tril

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Luxembourg to join international drone coalition supporting Ukraine

Luxembourg signed a declaration to join the Latvia and UK-led drone coalition for Ukraine, which focuses on developing new drone technologies and boosting supplies. Luxembourg will become the coalition's 17th member state.

byYuri Zoria

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Poland, Latvia and Romania call for immediate air defense reinforcement in NATO’s east

The Bucharest Nine defense ministers have issued a joint appeal for urgent measures to strengthen NATO's ability to detect and neutralize low-flying objects in its airspace.

byMaria Tril

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Latvia to donate British-made CVR-T armored vehicles to Ukraine

Latvia's Defense Ministry confirms plans to donate CVR(T) armored reconnaissance vehicles to Ukraine, but the number remains undisclosed for security reasons.

byYuri Zoria

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Latvia to provide Patria AMVs and drones to Ukraine in 2025

Latvian PM announced a €40 million military aid package for Ukraine, including Patria AMVs, drones, ammunition, and training for 4,000 Ukrainian soldiers. Latvia pledges continued support, allocating 0.25% of GDP annually for military aid.

byYuri Zoria

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Lithuania, Latvia announce another aid package for Ukraine during their visit to Kyiv

In particular, Lithuania committed 10 million euros ($11 mn) to enhance Ukraine's long-range capabilities, including funding for Palianytsia rocket drones.

byMaria Tril

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Latvia sends specialized gear and equipment to Ukrainian forces

In a show of support for Ukraine, Latvia will donate a range of essential items to its military, including jackets, boots, drones, and hundreds of computers for its forces.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russian drone incursions into NATO territory raise alarms in Romania and Latvia

Russian drones violated NATO airspace over Romania and Latvia, prompting swift military responses and concerns over Moscow’s growing reach beyond Ukraine.

byOlena Mukhina

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Latvia strengthens border control over goods from Russia and Belarus

Stricter inspections of imports from Russia and Belarus will be implemented until February 2025.

byMaria Tril

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Latvia will once again allocate 20 million euros for Ukrainian drone coalition in 2025

The Latvian and Ukrainian ministers of defense also discussed a recent agreement between the countries to train Ukrainian soldiers in a drone piloting program. The first Ukrainian pilots have already started training in Latvia.

byBenjamin Looijen

Eyes in the sky: How Ukraine is battling Russia's drone intelligence network

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Latvia prepares largest drone delivery for Ukraine

The batch consists of 1,400 drones and is a part of a broader effort within the International Drone Coalition to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russian aggression.

byOlena Mukhina

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Riga to host Ukraine Independence Day march and fundraising concert

The Latvian capital is set to host a significant event combining a march, concert, and fundraising effort in honor of Ukraine's Independence Day, on 24 August.

byMaria Tril

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“War returns home,” says Latvian defense minister about Kursk incursion

While acknowledging Ukraine's seizure of over a thousand square kilometers of Russia's Kursk Oblast, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds cautioned against underestimating Russia's capacity for prolonged war, citing its disregard for human life and readiness to mobilize all resources.

byVira Kravchuk

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Lithuania bans entry to all cars registered in Belarus

Lithuania will prohibit all Belarus-registered cars from entering the country starting 16 August, regardless of the owner's citizenship.

byMaria Tril

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Swedish and German jets intercept Russian jets over Baltic Sea

Two German Eurofighter jets and two Swedish aircraft were scrambled for an interception operation after Russian planes were observed heading towards Latvia

byAlya Shandra