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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.
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.
As of now, 177,319 Latvian citizens have voted. The highest turnout was recorded in Saulkrasti Municipality, and the lowest in Rēzekne Municipality.
At the training ground in Ādaži, fire from an Italian weapon struck another military vehicle. One servicemember is in more serious condition, but there is no threat to life.
Journalist Michael Weiss suggested that John Ratcliffe may have come to Moscow to warn Russia against escalating against Europe and NATO. He linked this to GRU and drone activity.
The American Boeing C-17 that brought John Ratcliffe to Moscow departed from "Vnukovo" for Riga. Before the visit, the U.S. asked Ukraine to suspend strikes.
John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow for talks for the first time since the beginning of his term. The US asked Ukraine to suspend strikes until his departure.
A U. S. Air Force Boeing C-17 took off from Riga and landed at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport. The aircraft arrived from Andrews Base, where Air Force One is based.
Cyclone “Priska” hit the Baltic region, Poland, and Belarus, causing two deaths and widespread destruction. More than 550,000 households were left without electricity.
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Poland are increasing the security of critical infrastructure amid fears that Russia may organize an attack using Ukrainian drones. Intelligence services warn of a possible provocation aimed at destabilizing NATO.
Latvia handed the Russian Federation a note of protest over the airstrike on the consulate in Sloviansk. Two employees were injured, the honorary consul was not harmed.
Prime Minister of Latvia Andris Kulbergs announced the strengthening of security of the hydroelectric dam and gas storage due to intelligence data about a threat from Russia. He appealed to NATO for additional air defense systems and troops.
92% of Ukrainians plan a vacation in the summer of 2026, almost 70% choose to vacation in Ukraine. Popular foreign destinations are Turkey, Egypt, and European countries.
Vilnius Airport rescheduled three flights affecting 480 passengers due to an aerial threat. The unidentified object turned out to be a standard meteorological balloon.
A concert by rapper Xzibit has been canceled in Riga due to his performances in Russia during the war. The Coyote Fly club made this decision following the intervention of state authorities.
Yuliia Svyrydenko discussed the transfer of equipment from thermal power plants with the Latvian side. This will help restore the energy system and prepare for winter.
The Latvian Armed Forces detected a drone in the airspace. Due to the threat, residents were urged to take shelter and train traffic was suspended.
NATO fighters were scrambled and the airport was closed in Lithuania due to a UAV threat. The air alert has been canceled; there were no reports of a drone crash.
The President of Latvia has nominated Andris Kulbergs for Prime Minister following Siliņa's resignation. The cause was disputes regarding the response to drone crashes in the country.
Evika Siliņa has resigned due to a loss of coalition support. The current Latvian government will continue to serve until a new Cabinet of Ministers is formed.
The European Film Academy has included the Ukrainian film studio in the list of iconic locations in the world. The status confirms the importance of the institution for the history of cinema.
Participants of the Olympic Dreams project won gold in Riga and secured podium finishes at the European Cups. The Ukrainian national team took second place in the overall standings.
Latvia and Estonia have expressed their readiness to join discussions on creating a common nuclear deterrent in Europe. Germany and France also touched upon this issue at the Munich Conference.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže called Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure an act of terror. Latvia will provide technical assistance to Ukraine and calls for stronger sanctions against Russia.
The Ukrainian national futsal team will face France on January 31 in the quarterfinals of the European Championship 2026. The match will take place in Riga at 5:00 PM, with bookmakers favoring Ukraine.
Ukraine's futsal team lost to Armenia with a score of 1:2 in the first round of the European Championship 2026. Migran Dermondzhyan responded with a brace to Vladyslav Pervieiev's goal.
The 2026 European Futsal Championship starts on January 21 and will be held in Lithuania, Latvia, and Slovenia. The Ukrainian national team has announced its final squad for the tournament.
Sweden plans to deploy its first Archer self-propelled artillery systems in Latvia during 2026. This is stipulated in the roadmap signed by the defense ministers of the two countries.
Latvia will hand over 21 confiscated cars to Ukraine, seized from drunk drivers or as part of criminal proceedings. Among them is a 22-year-old luxury SUV, a 2003 Lincoln Navigator.
Estonia has begun the construction of the first five of 600 defensive bunkers on the border with the Russian Federation, which are to be built by the end of 2027. These structures are designed to protect soldiers from artillery shells and are part of the Baltic defense line against potential attacks.