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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

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

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…

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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

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 ...

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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

What is Nato? Leaders hold emergency meeting over Ukraine war

Ukraine President Zelensky has warned Russia will ‘wage war on Nato’ if US support for his country ends as leaders meet for emergency meeting

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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

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

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

‘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

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

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cyberattacks Accompany Russian Military Assault on Ukraine

The websites of Ukraine's defense, foreign and interior ministries were unreachable or painfully slow to load Thursday morning after a punishing wave of distributed-denial-of-service attacks as Russia struck at its neighbor, explosions shaking the capital of Kyiv and other major cities. In addition to DDoS attacks on Wednesday, cybersecurity researchers…

The Independent UK

Republican candidate filmed threatening police officer during traffic stop: ‘Big mistake, you’re making career decisions’

“Is it your Russian immigrant status that makes you talk to people like this?” the candidate said to the Latvian-born police officer

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