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Canada has banned the national teams of Russia and Belarus from competing in the World Junior Hockey Championship. The ban will remain in effect during the aggression against Ukraine.

Andrii Sybiha thanked the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Norway and Sweden for boycotting matches against Russia. He called on other countries to follow their example.

Latvia initiated an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council following Russia's attacks on Ukrainians.

The German Ice Hockey Federation does not rule out boycotting the World Championship following the CAS decision to allow Russia to participate. They are also considering giving up their hosting rights.

An unidentified object briefly entered Latvia’s airspace near the borders with Russia and Belarus. The threat passed after 30 minutes.

More than 70 generals assessed the defense of the Baltic states and urged NATO to prepare more quickly for a confrontation with Russia. Germany plans to reinforce its troops and stockpiles.

The United States asked Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia to soften public statements about the Russian threat. Washington is simultaneously reviewing its forces in Europe.

At least 36 countries will take part in Eurovision 2027 in Burgas, including Ukraine. Canada will make its debut, while North Macedonia will return.

Moscow seeks to include Europe in the talks in order to secure restrictions on NATO's expansion. The Kremlin may demand the alliance's return to its 1997 level.

A ZDF poll showed that 63% of Germans support maintaining or increasing aid to Ukraine. 46% expect russia to attack NATO countries.

The three countries will launch a joint grain verification scheme based on isotope and chemical analysis. It will help identify illegally exported produce.

Four military personnel were killed and 39 injured at CFB Wainwright, 19 of them in critical condition. The cause was the rapid spread of the fire.

Residents of central and northern Lithuania were urged to take shelter, and Kaunas Airport was closed. Latvia declared a yellow alert.

Latvia’s prime minister proposes banning the transit of Russian grain through the Baltic states to force Moscow to open the Black Sea. This would support Ukraine’s exports.

EU leaders have resumed discussions on using Russian assets to support Ukraine. Belgium stated that its position remains unchanged.

European leaders fear that Trump is increasingly supporting Moscow and pressuring Kyiv. The EU plans to continue helping Ukraine without wavering.

Lithuania imposed national sanctions against Usmanov and Fridman after they were removed from the EU list. They were also banned from entering the country.

Lukashenko denied Belarus’s involvement in the October 6 incident at the border with Latvia. He claimed that the event was allegedly staged for EU money.

The Ukrainian duo placed third in the 10-meter air pistol mixed team event. This is Ukraine’s first medal of the 2026 season.

Riga considers the agreement on the supply of Russian diesel fuel a contradictory signal and calls on Washington to strengthen sanctions against moscow. Zelenskyy called the decision unworthy and weak.

A committee of the Latvian Saeima postponed consideration of amendments on simplified permanent residence permits for Ukrainians. A decision is expected after the Ministry of Finance issues its opinion.

The prime ministers of Estonia and Latvia and the president of Lithuania called on the EU to ban the transit of Russian grain. The issue will be considered next week.

A Riga court found Polina Kamlova guilty of transferring €43 for equipment for Russian military personnel in Ukraine. She received a six-year prison sentence.

Lithuania plans to temporarily deploy up to 100 military personnel to assist border guards near Kaliningrad. The decision was called preventive due to possible mobilization in Russia.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister said that Moscow was behind the incident involving armed individuals and migrants on the Latvia–Belarus border. Ukraine supported Latvia.

Armed escorts threatened Latvian military personnel and forcibly directed around 20 migrants across the border from Belarus. The NBS called it a provocation.

Johann Wadephul said that Putin may have plans concerning Georgia, Moldova, the Baltic states and Poland. He called Russia's imperialism a threat to Europe.

Russia may try to destabilize NATO through acts of sabotage, drones, and limited operations. The expert believes that the allies have enough strength to fight back.

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’s party won 35. 3% of the vote and 42 seats. He promises to maintain support for Ukraine and a tough stance toward Moscow.

An exit poll projects 35. 6% of the vote for Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’s “United List.” The final results and the composition of the coalition have not yet been determined.