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Latvia calls for visa ban on Russians
Latvia pushes for a total visa ban on Russian citizens as European Union member states fracture over proposed travel restrictions.
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Lithuania to deploy troops along border with Russia's Kaliningrad after Latvia incident
Lithuania stations up to 100 troops on the Kaliningrad frontier as fears of Russian mobilisation and drone tests stir NATO alarm.
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Latvian officials say armed masked men threatened troops while trying to push 20 migrants across from Belarus, then crossed into Latvia themselves and stole surveillance cameras
Armed masked men cross from Belarus into Latvia to push migrants and steal surveillance equipment, sparking international accusations.
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Armed individuals from Belarus threaten Latvian soldiers at border, followed by another breach
Latvian officials report armed masked intruders from Belarus threatened troops and sabotaged border surveillance during a forced migrant crossing.
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Latvian Leader Surges to Big Election Win as Russia Threats Rise
The leader of Latvia has secured a significant election victory amid a climate of increasing security threats from Russia.
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Latvian PM’s election win boosts chances for pro-Ukraine coalition
Latvian PM Kulbergs' party wins a historic parliamentary election, boosting prospects for a pro-Ukraine coalition.
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Latvia: Exit polls show ruling party leading as populist party gains momentum
Latvian Prime Minister Kulbergs and the United List are on track for a historic election victory amid rising security threats from Russia.
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Polls open in Latvia's parliamentary election
Latvia holds a parliamentary election with the prime minister's party positioned ahead in exit polls.
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Russian-speaking Latvians who back Ukraine and value their language are heading into an election without an obvious political home
Latvian voters head to the polls for a new parliament amid growing concerns over Russian hybrid attacks and political parties.
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Latvian PM faces bittersweet victory in election backdropped by Russia
Voters in Latvia elect a new parliament amid rising living costs and national security concerns, according to DW.com coverage.
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Latvia votes with Russia threat looming large
Latvia holds parliamentary elections under the shadow of Russian drone incursions and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Estonia bans transit of Russian, Belarusian grain
Estonia has implemented a ban on the transit of grain originating from Russia and Belarus through its territory, intensifying regional trade restrictions.
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NATO uses fighter jets to stop drones. One ally says a Ukraine-inspired defense will handle them first.
NATO confronts rising aerial threats as allies debate shifting from costly jet fighters to localized anti-drone walls and interceptors.
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Sanctions showdown leaves a bad taste as Latvia cautions against 'normalising' Russia
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E.U. drops sanctions on two of Russia’s richest oligarchs despite Kyiv’s outcry
The European Union drops sanctions on Russian oligarchs Usmanov and Fridman, drawing sharp criticism and diplomatic fallout.
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EU to lift sanctions on Russia-linked Usmanov and Fridman, diplomats say
EU moves to exempt two Russian oligarchs as sanctions renewal deadline looms, sparking member-state backlash.
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EU nears deal to break impasse over French request to delist Usmanov
European Union talks on Russia sanctions face intense scrutiny as diplomatic impasses surface over French delisting requests.
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President warns of possible further escalation of Russia's aggression
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Latvia bans Alex Ovechkin from entering country, adds hockey star to persona-non-grata list
Latvia adds NHL star Alex Ovechkin to its persona-non-grata list following political backlash.
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Another national airline files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Latvian carrier Air Baltic initiates a U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy process to restructure financial obligations amid rising costs.
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The Baltic Country Calling for Calm in the Face of Russian Threat
Lithuania trains civilians and projects calm amid escalating fears of Russian military threats along NATO's eastern flank.
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Nato scrambles fighter jets after drone incursion as Putin blasts Kyiv killing 9 - the-sun.com
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'We are guarding Germans, Belgians': Latvia stops 28 migrants from Belarus after tunnel discovery
Latvia halts 28 migrants and discovers a second border tunnel from Belarus amid escalating hybrid security threats.
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Ukraine live: Moscow shoots down dozens of drones after Nato jets scrambled in Latvia
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NATO aircraft shoot down drone over Latvia, which blames 'Russian electromagnetic warfare'
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Ust-Luga Ablaze Again as 54 Ukrainian Drones Hit Russia’s Key Baltic Oil Port
Fifty-four Ukrainian drones strike Russia's key Baltic oil port of Ust-Luga, triggering a massive fire.
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Latvia discovers secret migrant tunnel at Belarus frontier
Latvia has discovered a secret underground tunnel used for illegal migration from Belarus, triggering a major security operation to fortify its frontier.
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Exclusive | U.S. Intel Finds Putin Could Test NATO’s Resolve With Limited Incursion
U.S. intelligence assessments warn that Russian President Vladimir Putin could test NATO's resolve with a limited incursion.
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Desperate Putin’s Wild Revenge Plan Leaks
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Lithuania says Russia is planning attacks on infrastructure
Baltics and Poland warn that Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocations and infrastructure attacks against NATO.
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Russia closes seven railway border crossings with Finland, Latvia, and Estonia
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Latvia’s PM to Russia: ‘There Are No Jokes With Us’
Latvian leadership signals a shift in Baltic security policy following high-level meetings at NATO headquarters.