Latvia

Participation of Latvia in the Russo-Ukrainian war

8 March 2022 - Another 18 Russian TV channels have been banned from relaying in Latvia

13 March 2022 - Latvia wants to host US troops on a permanent basis

17 March 2022 - The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia offers "Nuremberg" for the Russian Federation in Kharkov or Mariupol

17 March 2022 - The Latvian Parliament called on the UN to create a no-fly zone over Ukraine

20 March 2022 - Latvia is in favor of tightening sanctions against Russia and Belarus

21 March 2022 - Latvia proposes to use all frozen assets of the Russian Federation to rebuild Ukraine

22 March 2022 - By the end of the year, Latvia had announced an energy crisis in the supply of petroleum products

24 March 2022 - Latvia has blacklisted 25 Russians in support of the war, including Kandelaki and Stas Mikhailov

24 March 2022 - Speakers of the parliaments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania arrived in Kyiv

6 April 2022 - Latvia has frozen Russian real estate for more than 100 million euros

7 April 2022 - Latvian diplomats also returned to Kyiv

10 April 2022 - Latvian border guards deploy 152 trucks from Belarus, Russia over EU sanctions

13 April 2022 - The presidents of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland have arrived in Kyiv

21 April 2022 - Russia closes consulates general of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania

21 April 2022 - The Latvian Seimas has recognized the Russian military aggression against Ukraine as genocide

29 May 2022 - The Latvian Foreign Minister patrolled politicians calling Putin

6 June 2022 - Latvia banned all Russian TV channels until the end of the war and the return of Crimea to Ukraine

27 June 2022 - Latvian Foreign Ministry on shelling of shopping center in Kremenchuk: let's stop calling Putin

14 July 2022 - The Latvian government supported the dismantling of 69 monuments glorifying the Soviet and Nazi regimes

15 July 2022 - Latvia has banned the supply of Russian gas from 2023

19 July 2022 - The President of Latvia supports the deprivation of citizenship for supporting the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine

24 July 2022 - Latvian Foreign Minister: Ukraine needs more HIMARS and modern weapons to stop the war

26 July 2022 - Latvia joined the case of Ukraine against Russia at the UN International Court of Justice

28 July 2022 - The Government of Latvia supported the increase in military support to Ukraine

4 August 2022 - Latvia suspended the agreement on economic cooperation with Russia

5 August 2022 - Latvia suspended the agreement on economic cooperation with the Russian Federation

8 August 2022 - Latvian police will no longer guard Russian consulates

9 August 2022 - Russia has resumed gas supplies to Latvia

9 August 2022 - Latvia asked the ECHR for permission to enter the case "Ukraine v. Russia"

10 August 2022 - The head of the Pentagon arrived in Latvia to discuss support for Ukraine

11 August 2022 - The Diet of Latvia recognized Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism

11 August 2022 - After the announcement of Russia as a sponsor of terrorism, the Sejm of Latvia was subjected to a cyber attack

14 August 2022 - The President of Latvia supported the idea of ​​banning the issuance of tourist visas to Russians in the EU

15 August 2022 - Latvia transferred Mi-17 and Mi-2 helicopters to Ukraine

16 August 2022 - Latvia will extend temporary residence permits for Russians only in rare cases

21 August 2022 - In Latvia, over 500,000 euros were collected for Bayraktar for Ukraine in four days

2 September 2022 - The President and Minister of Defense of Latvia called on NATO to provide Ukraine with tanks and aircraft

8 September 2022 - Poland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania announced their decision not to let Russians in

9 September 2022 - The president of Latvia came to Kyiv

9 September 2022 - The President of Latvia advocated the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU

9 September 2022 - Latvia and Poland are against the lifting of EU sanctions against certain oligarchs of the Russian Federation, as Hungary wants

10 September 2022 - The President of Latvia became the first Western leader to spend the night in Kyiv during the war

16 September 2022 - Latvia restricts the entry of Russians with Schengen visas

16 September 2022 - The head of the Foreign Ministry of Latvia: mass burials in Izyum prove that the Russian Federation is a terrorist state

22 September 2022 - Latvia has decided not to issue work visas to Russians, to limit the extension of residence permits

29 September 2022 - The Diet of Latvia approved the transition of education in all schools and kindergartens to the state language

31 October 2022 - In Russia, two helicopters exploded at an airfield near the border with Latvia

6 December 2022 - The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia about the Russian dodgers: they are not against the war, but against participation in the war

18 December 2022 - Latvia allocates 560,000 euros for the purchase of generators for Ukrainian mass media

17 January 2023 - The new head of the Ministry of Defense of Latvia arrived on his first visit to Ukraine

18 January 2023 - Latvia promised Ukraine Stinger air defense systems, helicopters, drones and ammunition

23 January 2023 - As a sign of solidarity with Estonia, Latvia lowers the level of diplomatic relations with the Russian Federation

23 January 2023 - Latvia demands that the Russian ambassador leave the country by February 24

27 January 2023 - Russia expels Latvian ambassador

4 February 2023 - Latvia has built 36 kilometers of fence on the border with Belarus

16 February 2023 - In Latvia, it was allowed to transfer cars confiscated from drunk drivers to the needs of the Ukrainian army

23 February 2023 - A deputy from Latvia at the OSCE PA scolded the delegation of the Russian Federation, and it was boycotted

3 March 2023 - Zelensky came to Lviv together with the President of Latvia

3 March 2023 - Zelensky signed a declaration with the president of Latvia on support for the Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine

4 March 2023 - Prime Minister of Latvia: Delivery of combat aircraft to Ukraine is only a matter of time

8 March 2023 - Latvia transfers the first cars confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine

15 March 2023 - Prime Minister of Latvia: liberated Ukraine should join NATO to prevent a new war

16 March 2023 - The Prime Minister of Latvia arrived in Kyiv

16 March 2023 - Prime Minister of Latvia: Ukraine should start negotiations on joining the EU this year, joining NATO after the war

20 March 2023 - Prime Minister of Latvia: Ukraine's accession to NATO is not only necessary for Ukraine

9 April 2023 - Latvia is building more than 60 km of fencing on the border with Belarus

11 April 2023 - Trials of journalists from Russian agencies have begun in Latvia, all of whom deny guilt

12 April 2023 - The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia replied to Macron: More unity, less autonomy

12 April 2023 - The USA and Latvia confirmed the presence of their troops in Ukraine: they do not take part in the war

20 April 2023 - In Latvia, it was forbidden to celebrate May 9

20 April 2023 - Zaluzhnyi told his Latvian colleague about the front and urgent needs of Ukraine

21 April 2023 - Latvia has decided to transfer all the Stinger MANPADS it has to Ukraine

28 April 2023 - Latvia will invest another 5 million euros in the reconstruction of Ukraine

21 May 2023 - Estonia and Latvia have chosen the IRIS-T system for their medium-range air defense

22 May 2023 - Defense Minister of Latvia: It is a mistake to think that the Russian Federation is weakened by the war in Ukraine

24 May 2023 - Prime Minister of Latvia: If Ukraine is not in NATO after the war, there will be no real peace in Europe

30 May 2023 - A monument to Pushkin was dismantled in the capital of Latvia

31 May 2023 - The current head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs became the new president of Latvia

1 June 2023 - The Parliament of Latvia called for accelerated membership of Ukraine in NATO

4 June 2023 - Latvia has already handed over 66 cars confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine

6 June 2023 - Latvia is collecting aid to Ukraine after Russia blew up the Kakhovskaya HPP

12 June 2023 - Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia: The disintegration of Russia after the war is possible, but there are other scenarios

12 June 2023 - The new president of Latvia: Hungary is not an obstacle to Ukraine's accession to NATO

13 June 2023 - Latvia will provide another 430,000 euros in aid to Ukraine after the Kakhovskaya HPP was blown up

15 June 2023 - More than 54,000 Ukrainians have entered Latvia since the beginning of the year

21 June 2023 - Latvia will transfer all its helicopters to Ukraine

27 June 2023 - Latvia included Russia in the list of offshores

3 July 2023 - Latvia partially resumes issuing visas to Russians, which was suspended during the rebellion

7 July 2023 - In a letter, the presidents of Poland, Lithuania and Latvia warned NATO about the threat from Belarus

14 July 2023 - A pro-Russian propagandist was fined in Latvia for supporting Russia

28 July 2023 - Lithuania is considering closing the border with Belarus together with Poland and Latvia

7 August 2023 - In Latvia, it was recorded how Belarusian border guards cut holes in the fence for migrants

7 August 2023 - Latvia handed over a water treatment plant for the Kherson region

9 August 2023 - Latvia joined the G7 declaration on security guarantees for Ukraine

10 August 2023 - The Ministries of Justice of Latvia and Estonia will cooperate in matters of confiscation for the benefit of Ukraine

15 August 2023 - The special services of Latvia revealed calls to join the Wagner PMC

15 August 2023 - Latvia cancels vacations for border guards due to the threat from Belarus

17 August 2023 - In Latvia, the National Security Council was convened due to the situation on the border with the Russian Federation and Belarus

17 August 2023 - Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia joined the G7 declaration of support for Ukraine

17 August 2023 - The Prime Minister of Latvia has resigned

27 August 2023 - The court punished a citizen of Latvia for cooperation with the Russian intelligence agency

3 September 2023 - NATO operations planning exercises took place in Latvia

3 September 2023 - Latvia increases support for Ukrainian refugees

4 September 2023 - Latvia said that aid to Ukraine is being hampered by poor infrastructure between the countries

5 September 2023 - Large-scale NATO military exercises have begun in Latvia

12 September 2023 - In Latvia, they want to close the checkpoint on the border with Belarus due to the influx of illegal immigrants

12 September 2023 - Latvia has stopped allowing cars with Russian registration

19 September 2023 - Latvia announced new aid to Ukraine and joined the IT coalition

27 September 2023 - England, Poland, Latvia and Sweden will boycott UEFA competitions with the participation of teams from Russia

1 October 2023 - The special services of Latvia predict a high risk of aggressive operations by the Russian Federation

12 October 2023 - Latvia closes two checkpoints on the border with Russia

14 October 2023 - The Prime Minister of Latvia called Russia the main threat to the Northern European region

20 October 2023 - The President of Latvia called on Europe to arm itself

26 October 2023 - In Latvia, cars with Russian license plates are prohibited

7 November 2023 - A Russian plane violated Latvian airspace

9 November 2023 - In Latvia, an ex-deputy of the Seimas was sentenced to 8.5 years of imprisonment for espionage in favor of Russia

17 November 2023 - The President of Latvia believes that the EU should find ammunition for Ukraine abroad

19 November 2023 - The Chairman of the Latvian Seimas: It is necessary to ensure the defeat of the Russian Federation on the battlefield

23 November 2023 - The Seimas of Latvia supported the start of negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova on joining the EU

23 November 2023 - The Diet of Latvia approved the continuation of support for Ukrainian refugees

24 November 2023 - The President of Latvia visited Ukraine

25 November 2023 - The President of Latvia after the Russian attack: We must provide Ukraine with more air defense equipment

25 November 2023 - President of Latvia: Sanctions should apply to grain stolen from the Russian Federation

26 November 2023 - Latvia offers mediation in negotiations on unblocking Ukraine's border with Poland

26 November 2023 - The President of Latvia: the EU should postpone the sale of ammunition to third countries in order to provide it to Ukraine

18 December 2023 - More than a thousand Russian citizens are to be expelled from Latvia

25 December 2023 - Latvia handed over to Ukraine cars confiscated from drunk drivers worth almost one million euros

28 December 2023 - Latvia handed over 32 generators to educational institutions of Chernihiv Region

28 December 2023 - Access to all Yandex-related sites was closed in Latvia

31 December 2023 - Latvian Foreign Ministry: Even if Ukraine liberates its territory, the Russian threat to Europe will remain

2 January 2024 - The President of Latvia after the Russian attack on Ukraine: the West must act immediately

3 January 2024 - A court in Latvia ordered to grant asylum to a Russian citizen who fought for Ukraine

5 January 2024 - More than a thousand Russian citizens face deportation from Latvia

11 January 2024 - Zelensky visited Latvia

11 January 2024 - The President of Latvia announced a new aid package for Ukraine

11 January 2024 - Latvia will transfer funds from Rosactiv, in particular the House of Moscow, to help Ukraine

12 January 2024 - Ukraine and Latvia signed documents on technical, financial and defense cooperation

13 January 2024 - The 82-year-old head of the Latvian-Russian Association was expelled from Latvia

16 January 2024 - The speaker of the Parliament of Latvia arrived on a visit to Ukraine

25 January 2024 - The President of Latvia supports the unilateral ban on the import of Russian grain

22 February 2024 - Latvia bans the import of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus

26 February 2024 - Latvia demands that the EU ban Russian grain, offering to replace it with Ukrainian grain

27 February 2024 - The mission for the protection of the airspace of the Baltic countries is temporarily relocated to Latvia

2 March 2024 - For the first time, German fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft near the territorial waters of Latvia

6 March 2024 - Latvia joins the Czech initiative to purchase 800,000 shells for Ukraine

17 March 2024 - Latvian Foreign Minister: Russia will be a threat even after the end of Putin's rule

28 March 2024 - Canada sent 150 units of military equipment to Latvia

4 April 2024 - Latvia promises Ukraine drones for €1 million and will contribute €10 million for shells

11 April 2024 - Ukraine and Latvia signed a security agreement

12 April 2024 - Latvia obliged 27 citizens of the Russian Federation to leave the country

26 April 2024 - The new head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia arrived in Kyiv

28 April 2024 - Latvia handed over equipment for energy restoration to Ukraine

30 April 2024 - Latvia is preparing a new batch of military aid to Ukraine with air defense systems and drones

1 May 2024 - The head of the Foreign Ministry of Latvia: Ukraine received weapons from some partners with permission to attack Russia

7 May 2024 - Latvia handed Ukraine communication equipment worth 100,000 euros

10 May 2024 - The head of the Foreign Ministry of Latvia: Ukraine's victory over the Russian Federation is the priority and goal of all Baltic countries

27 May 2024 - The President of Latvia spoke in favor of allowing Ukraine to strike targets in the Russian Federation with Western weapons

28 May 2024 - Latvia allocates 20 million for drones for Ukraine

4 June 2024 - The Ministry of Defense of Latvia announced that it will open a testing ground for drones in the country

18 June 2024 - The government of Latvia allocated an additional 10 million euros to strengthen the border with the Russian Federation and Belarus

21 June 2024 - The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia: the EU should introduce the same sanctions against Belarus as against Russia

22 June 2024 - Criminal prosecution of a former MEP who fled to the Russian Federation began in Latvia

16 July 2024 - The Latvian government will allocate 100,000 euros to finance Ukrainian medical facilities

21 July 2024 - President of Latvia: The Georgian authorities have gone too far

31 July 2024 - 63% of Latvian residents consider the war in Ukraine to be the biggest problem of the European Union

4 August 2024 - Swedish and German air forces were intercepted by Russian fighters near Latvia

5 August 2024 - The Minister of Defense of Latvia supports the introduction of compulsory military service for women

13 August 2024 - Latvia transfers 500 drones to Ukraine

23 August 2024 - The Minister of Defense of Latvia met with a colleague in Kyiv

25 August 2024 - Latvia is strengthening border control over goods from the Russian Federation and Belarus

29 August 2024 - Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia: The Kursk operation is an element of Ukraine's self-defense

3 September 2024 - Welt: The representative of Latvia will be the commissioner for EU enlargement and reconstruction of Ukraine

8 September 2024 - Latvia announced that a Russian military drone had crashed on its territory

9 September 2024 - NATO has no data that the Russian drone crashed in Latvia on purpose

9 September 2024 - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia summoned the head of the Russian embassy because of "Shakhed" found in his possession

11 September 2024 - The President of Lithuania and the Prime Minister of Latvia arrived in Ukraine

11 September 2024 - Latvia promised Ukraine a package of military aid with armored personnel carriers

12 September 2024 - NATO fighter jets flew over Russian bombers near Latvia

13 September 2024 - German fighters escorted Russian planes near Latvia

16 September 2024 - Latvia transfers British CVR(T) armored vehicles to Ukraine

18 September 2024 - Poland, Latvia and Romania called for an immediate increase in air defense in NATO's east

4 October 2024 - In Latvia, more than 200,000 euros of aid was collected for the "Azov" brigade

5 October 2024 - Sweden is preparing to send its military to Latvia

15 October 2024 - Latvia has already built 80% of the fence on the border with the Russian Federation, ahead of schedule

19 October 2024 - Defense Minister of Latvia: NATO must accept the new reality due to the aggressive actions of the Russian Federation

23 October 2024 - 17 Russian propaganda portals were blocked in Latvia

6 December 2024 - Latvia and Lithuania blocked the adoption of the 15th package of EU sanctions against Russia

6 December 2024 - In Latvia, the editor-in-chief of the propagandistic Russian media Sputnik was sentenced to 2 years in prison

24 December 2024 - Latvia has so far handed over 612 cars confiscated from drunk drivers to Ukraine

25 December 2024 - The heads of foreign affairs of the Netherlands and Latvia on the attack of the Russian Federation against Ukraine on Christmas: the Kremlin does not seek peace

14 January 2025 - The speaker of the Latvian Diet arrived in Kyiv

15 January 2025 - In Latvia, a former Soviet officer was imprisoned for 8 years for spying for the Russian Federation

26 January 2025 - Latvian underwater cable is damaged in the Baltic Sea

26 January 2025 - Sweden is helping Latvia investigate damage to an underwater cable

26 January 2025 - Sweden detained the ship after damage to the Latvian submarine cable

29 January 2025 - Latvia has closed access to a number of Russian sites

1 February 2025 - Latvia will hand over a new batch of drones to Ukraine

6 February 2025 - Media: Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Netherlands and Romania stand for the restriction on the movement of diplomats from the EU on the EU, Germany - against

7 February 2025 - Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia have disconnected from the Russian power system

10 February 2025 - Latvia ordered Patria armored personnel carriers for Ukraine

17 February 2025 - Latvia Counterintelligence: Belarus's Participation in the War in Ukraine is unlikely

18 March 2025 - The Latvia government has decided to partially close the checkpoint at the borders from the Russian Federation and Belarus

27 March 2025 - The Latvia Seimas allowed the police to knock down drones for safety reasons

1 April 2025 - Latvia handed over 1500 drones to Ukraine

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