Fresh tensions have erupted in Eastern Europe after Russia claimed Ukraine was preparing drone strikes from Latvian territory. Moscow issued warnings to Latvia as NATO fighter jets were reportedly scrambled in Latvian airspace amid rising security concerns. However, both Ukraine and Latvia strongly rejected the accusations, with Latvia’s president insisting the country would never allow its airspace to be used for attacks on Russia. The incident has further heightened tensions between Russia and NATO allies.


NATO Scrambles Jets In Latvian Airspace Near Russia Border

Russia Claims Ukraine Preparing for Drone Strike From Latvia

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa resigned after a coalition collapse triggered by fallout from stray Ukrainian drones that exploded at a Latvian oil facility. Russia mocked the crisis as the “Zelensky curse” while Latvia faces political instability and coalition negotiations.

Russia mocks Latvian PM Evika Siliņa's resignation as 'Zelensky curse' - What’s next for Latvia?

World: For Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, all of which are NATO members bordering Russia, energy security has been closely tied to national security. 

‘Freedom from threats, blackmail’: Baltic states cut power ties with Russia, plug into European grid

Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, and Norway, all NATO members bordering Russia, have decided to join forces to build a “drone wall” to protect their borders.

Gravitas: Russia superior war-machinery makes NATO nervous, nations of US-led bloc plan 'drone wall'

WION's Principal Diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal discussed the security situation with respect to the ongoing Russia Ukraine war with the foreign minister of Finland Elina Valtonen who is currently in New Delhi at the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue...Listen to what she had to say. At the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue, Latvian Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins on Thursday said that relations between India and Latvia as well as the European Union were progressing in a positive direction. Krisjanis said that, 'India and Latvia have similar values, we need to work together.' Watch to know more!

Finland's FM on Russia-Ukraine war | EU, India share common values: Latvia FM to WION

At the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue, Latvian Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins on Thursday said that relations between India and Latvia as well as the European Union were progressing in a positive direction.

Exclusive: Krisjanis Karins on India-Baltic relations

Front-line states of NATO are already getting ready for the next conflict with Moscow. The military ministers of Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia approved a new plan in January to construct a vast network of fortifications with the goal of preventing and defeating the kind of Russian attack that has long been feared in northeastern Europe.

NATO states plan to construct hundreds of bunkers to thwart Russian invasion

The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was in Estonia as part of his two-day visit to the Baltic states. The trip was aimed to stop War fatigue amongst Ukraine's Western allies and also to secure more financial and military aid for the country.

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky thanks Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia supporting its war

India has announced that it will be opening a Resident Embassy in the Latvian capital, Riga, marking a pivotal moment in the diplomatic relations between the two nations and engagement with the wider Baltic states.

India to open embassy in Latvia, move welcomed

WION's Sidhant Sibbal spoke to Latvia's Deputy economic minister Jurgiz Miezainis at the second CI India Nordic Baltic business conclave in New Delhi. Let's listen to what was said.

Latvia welcomes India's new embassy & extends business cooperations

Google Doodle on Saturday (Nov 18) commemorated Latvia's Independence Day, also known as Latvijas Republikas proklamēšanas diena (Proclamation of the Republic of Latvia).

Latvia Independence Day 2023 celebrated in Google doodle

Latvia’s defence minister, on Tuesday (August 15), ordered the army to help guard the country’s border with Belarus, after a reported 96 attempts by illegal immigrants to enter the country in 24 hours.

Latvia sends army to guard border with Belarus after nearly 100 illegal crossing attempts in 24 hours

Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins has announced his intention to step down from his role, along with his government, later this week. The move comes as Karins seeks a fresh mandate through an election, aiming to reshape the government after his proposed cabinet reshuffle was rejected by current coalition partners.

Latvian PM Krisjanis Karins announces resignation amid coalition struggles

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, on Saturday (July 29) said that a group of a hundred soldiers from Russia’s Wagner mercenary group have moved closer to the Belarusian city of Grodno near the Polish border.

Wagner fighters move closer to Poland border, could pose as migrants to enter EU, warns Polish PM

Edgars Rinkevics, Latvia's long-serving foreign minister, has made history by becoming the first openly gay head of state in a European Union nation. Sworn in as Latvia's president on Saturday in Riga, Rinkevics has been a vocal advocate of LGBT rights since coming out in 2014, reported the BBC.

Latvia makes history: Edgars Rinkevics sworn in as first openly gay president of an EU nation

Edgars Rankiewicz became Latvia's first openly gay president, making history. He took the oath of office in a momentous ceremony in Latvia and received the key to Riga Castle.

First openly gay President, Edgars Rankiewicz makes history

The Riigikogu or Estonian parliament, on Tuesday (June 20) approved a new law to legalise same-sex marriage, becoming the first Baltic nation to do so. This comes months after the incumbent Prime Minister Kaja Kallas’ liberal coalition government took office and nine years after the country recognised same-sex civil unions.

Estonia becomes first Baltic nation to legalise same-sex marriage

The Canadian defence minister said on Friday (June 16) that the country is planning to bolster its forces in Latvia by deploying 15 Leopard 2A4M tanks. The move is being made as part of NATO efforts to build a combat-capable brigade in a country which has a border with Russia.

Canada to send Leopard-2 tanks to bolster NATO in Latvia

The Latvian lawmakers, on Wednesday (May 31) elected the popular and long-time foreign minister Edgars Rinkevics as the Baltic nation’s next president, said the country’s Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins.

Latvia’s parliament elects popular foreign minister Edgars Rinkevics as the new president

China’s ambassador to France has sparked anger and dismay among eastern European countries after questioning the sovereignty of former Soviet countries including Ukraine.

Chinese ambassador questions sovereignty of former Soviet countries; France, Ukraine, Baltic nations dismayed

Latvia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Dr Gunda Reire, in an exclusive conversation with WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, emphasised the gravity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Latvia's Deputy Foreign Minister calls Russia-Ukraine war an 'existential threat' to the global world

Latvia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Dr. Gunda Reire, has emphasized the gravity of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, calling it an "existential threat." In an interview with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, she stated that her country is committed to supporting Ukraine in this conflict as long as it takes. Dr. Reire also commented on the growing ties between India and Latvia.

Latvia's Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Gunda Reire Speaks to WION on Russia Ukraine conflict

'India and Latvia's relationship is very warm', Latvia's Deputy foreign minister Dr Gunda Riere emphasized further on the relationship between the two nations in an interview with WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal. Watch the exclusive interview here.

Latvia deputy foreign minister Reire speaks to WION on India-Latvia relations

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