Mar 25, 2024 · Congress passed military and defense support for Latvia, along with their neighbors and fellow NATO allies Estonia and Lithuania. To discuss this concern, we're joined now by Latvia's minister...

Latvia–Russia relations are the bilateral foreign relations between Latvia and Russia. Latvia has an embassy in Moscow, [1] and the Russia has an embassy in Riga. Both Russia and Latvia are members of UN and OSCE. They have recognized each other since 1991.

Malicious Russian activity in Latvia could become more diverse in 2025. Among the country's security challenges, the risk of sabotage inspired by Russian intelligence services will be the main one ...

Mar 21, 2023 · Latvia, a small country on the Baltic Sea with just over 1.8 million people, has recently passed a spate of laws to reduce Russia’s influence in the former Soviet nation. Lawmakers hope the...

Jan 20, 2025 · Sweden was spurred to join NATO in response to the security threat posed by Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. It has sent its troops to Latvia, which borders Russia and its ally Belarus....

Jan 19, 2024 · Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia agreed on Friday to set up a common Baltic defense zone on their borders with Russia and Belarus amid growing security concerns. The defense ministers of the three Baltic countries met on Friday in Riga to approve the construction of "anti-mobility defensive installations" on their eastern frontiers.

Sep 9, 2024 · A Russian military drone which crashed in Latvia on Saturday carried explosives that were likely to have been intended for Ukraine when it strayed into its air space, Latvian officials said on...

Dec 5, 2023 · Russian President Vladimir Putin issued fresh threats to Latvia on Monday as tensions continue to rise between Moscow and NATO members.

Oct 18, 2024 · Latvia is ramping up its defence measures in response to a potential Russian invasion, with security taking centre stage at this year’s Riga Conference. Nearly 1,000 days after Russia's...

Sep 4, 2022 · Latvia, a member of NATO and the European Union, has pushed for a strong global response to Russia's war in Ukraine. The country's 180-mile border with Russia has become tense as a result.