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Nato cannot defend Europe from Russia without the US, warn alliance’s frontline leaders

Leaders of Finland, Latvia and Estonia tell The Independent that Ukraine’s victory over Russia is vital to the defence of a poorly armed Europe

The Independent UK

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Assaulted In Copenhagen

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen assaulted in Copenhagen, sparking shock and solidarity from political figures and international leaders. Securit...

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Latvia's foreign minister, an ardent backer of Ukraine, is sworn in as the new president

Latvia’s long-serving foreign minister, known for his tough line on neighboring Russia and strong support for Ukraine, has been sworn in as the Baltic nation’s new president for a four-year term

The Independent UK

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Edgars Rinkevics elected president of Latvia

Latvia's parliament has elected long-serving Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics as the country's next president, Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Latvia's Parliament elects new head of state from 3 candidates in unpredictable vote

Latvian lawmakers are set to elect new head of state on Wednesday from a field of three candidates with no clear favorite

The Independent UK

Latvia's foreign minister to run in presidential election

Latvia’s long-serving foreign minister says he's running as a candidate in the Baltic country’s presidential election later this month

The Independent UK

IOC rejects Russian demand that its athletes compete without restrictions

Moscow (AFP) - The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday rebuffed a Russian demand that its athletes be treated the same as those of other countries, in a growing row over Russian and Belarusian participation in the 2024 Paris Games.

AFP

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Baltics say no automatic asylum for Russians fleeing draft

The three Baltic states say they are not prepared to automatically offer asylum to Russians fleeing mobilization into the military

The Independent UK

Latvia says it won't offer refuge to Russians fleeing mobilisation

European Union member Latvia, which borders Russia, will not offer refuge to any Russians fleeing Moscow's mobilisation of troops, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics said in a tweet on Wednesday, citing security concerns.

Reuters

Baltic nations to restrict entry of Russians, hindering access to EU

European Union members Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have agreed to restrict the entry of Russian citizens travelling from Russia and Belarus, their foreign ministers said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Australia calls for cooling of Taiwan Strait tensions

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for a cooling of tensions after Beijing accused her of “finger-pointing” in her criticism of China’s military exercises in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

The Independent UK

China ripples felt as far as Europe

Latvia’s Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics says restraint is needed as tensions flare in the Taiwan Strait.

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Calls to brand Russia terrorist state

Foreign Minister Penny Wong met her Latvian counterpart in Canberra to discuss the war in Europe, China's aggression in the Pacific and the EU free trade deal.

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Egypt, Latvia to Promote Cooperation in Countering Illegal Immigration

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasized on Sunday his country’s keenness on enhancing cooperation and bilateral relations with Latvia, and on continuing coordination between the two countries on political topics of mutual interest primarily illegal immigration and terrorism. Sisi’s comments came during his meeting in Cairo with Latvia’s Foreign Minister Edgars…

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Possible 'false flag' attacks in separatist Moldovan region of Transnistria raises concerns Russia plans to expand conflict

Ukraine accuses Russia of orchestrating attacks in the Moldovan separatist region of Transnistria, which Latvia's foreign minister says reminds him of Russia's action in Donbas at the start of the invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

EU preparing measures to prevent Russia from evading sanctions, Latvia says

The European Union is preparing new measures to prevent Russia from evading sanctions imposed over the war in Ukraine, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics told a news conference on Wednesday.

Reuters

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

Latvia urges West to keep talking to Moscow to make an attack more difficult

The West needs to keep talking to Russia to make it more difficult for Moscow to launch an attack on Ukraine, Latvia said on Friday, as two days of increased shelling in eastern Ukraine sparked fears a Russian invasion could be imminent.

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