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NATO Jets Scrambled After Unidentified Drone Breaches Latvian Airspace From Russia
Fighter jets from NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission were scrambled over eastern Latvia on Sunday morning after an unidentified drone violated the country’s airspace from the Russian border.
May 17, 2026
Ukraine
Largest Strike on Kyiv, Russian Starlink Alternatives, Potential US Aid – Ukraine Latest, May 14
Russia’s record attack, Yermak on bail, Starlink alternatives, US aid moves, and Latvia’s political shake-up – updates from Ukraine and beyond
May 14, 2026
Latvia
Latvian PM Quits Days After Defense Minister Resigned Over Stray Ukrainian Drones
Her resignation dissolves the entire government, though ministers will continue serving in a caretaker role until a new cabinet is formed.
May 14, 2026
Ukraine
Bucharest 9, Nordic Leaders Call for Increased Pressure on Russia
NATO’s Bucharest 9 and Nordic leaders called for stronger pressure on Russia, reaffirming support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure.
May 13, 2026
Ukraine
Latvia’s Defense Minister Steps Down After Ukrainian Drones Hit Oil Tanks
Latvia’s defense minister resigns after Ukrainian drones hit oil tanks, exposing gaps in Baltic air defenses and sparking political fallout.
May 11, 2026
NATO
Latvia Hands Russia Protest Note After Drones Enter Its Airspace
Latvia said several drones crossed from Russia into its airspace, with two reportedly crashing near Rēzekne and one sparking a fire at an oil storage facility.
May 8, 2026
Russia
Two Drones Crash in Latvia After Crossing From Russia
Residents reported hearing loud engine-like sounds overhead during the night, as well as flashes of light and explosion-like noises.
May 7, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine Says Russian-Linked Network Planned Killings and Sabotage Across EU
Prosecutors said an international operation disrupted a network preparing assassinations, arson, and infrastructure attacks in multiple European countries.
April 27, 2026
Ukraine
Germany Detains Ukrainian, Latvian Nationals on Suspicion of Sabotage Plot
The suspects were stopped during a routine traffic check, where police discovered drones, trackers and fake IDs.
April 23, 2026
Ukraine
UN Security Council to Meet on Ukraine After Deadly Russian Attacks
Latvia and Germany hosted an informal UN briefing on Russia’s war against Ukraine ahead of Security Council meeting on Monday.
April 18, 2026
Europe
Russia Threatens Baltic States Over Drone Flights
Russia has threatened the Baltic states over Ukrainian drone flights as its oil terminals in the region came under an unprecedented wave of attacks in recent weeks.
April 9, 2026
Drones
Ukrainian Drone Crashes in Latvia, Others Detected Near Estonia
Authorities in both countries said that the drones had come in from Russian airspace, with Riga saying that the projectile that landed in Latvia appeared to be Ukrainian.
March 25, 2026
Europe
Russia’s War Footing May Remain After Ukraine War, Latvia Spy Chief Warns
Some observers believe that Russia has so thoroughly embraced a war economy and full military mobilisation that it will be difficult for it to reverse course.
Feb. 15, 2026
Russia
EU Sanctions on Russia Won’t Trigger Quick End to Ukraine War, Says Latvian Defense Minister
“It is taking longer than I expected,” Latvia’s Andris Sprūds told Euractiv.
Feb. 11, 2026
War in Ukraine
Cycling 1,600 km Across Ukraine: A Latvian Father and Son’s Journey From Riga to Odesa
Jānis Grandāns and his teenage son Kārlis traveled 1,600 kilometers (994 miles) from the Baltic to the Black Sea to support a school in Odesa and show the world a different Ukraine.
Jan. 2, 2026
Ukraine
Baltic Bluntness: Ukraine Won’t Fail, But West’s Political Nerves Might
Latvia’s Foreign Minister warns in Washington that a wealthy and powerful Western alliance is running out of excuses for its political hesitation on acting.
Dec. 9, 2025