Edgars Rinkevics

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 21, 2026

Canada and the UK support complementary defense financing approaches to enhance collective defense and security.

Latvia's prime minister resigned after a coalition party withdrew support over Ukrainian drones entering the country.

Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics nominates opposition MP Andris Kulbergs as the country's next Prime Minister.

Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics nominates Andris Kulbergs as prime minister-designate to form a new government.

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after coalition allies withdrew support.

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned over a drones controversy, collapsing her coalition government.

EU foreign ministers failed to agree on sanctions against Belarus despite opposition leader's plea.

Eastern NATO members, particularly the Baltic states, are strategically supporting US military operations against Iran while simultaneously building independent defense capabilities, recognizing their vulnerability to Russian threats and uncertainty about American security commitments under Trump.

Lithuanian and Latvian leaders warn Russia is planning infrastructure attacks on the Baltics or Poland.

Latvia's President Edgars Rinkevics says NATO must focus on building real military capabilities beyond defense spending pledges.

A Romanian F-16 jet shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia on Tuesday.

Ukraine launched over 500 drones at Russia, killing three people, as the US ended a sanctions waiver permitting countries to purchase Russian oil, escalating pressure on Moscow's war economy amid ongoing retaliatory strikes.

Lettish President Edgars Rinkevics holds talks with parties to form a new government after Prime Minister Evika Silina's resignation.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns after a drone incident sparked domestic tension and lost coalition support.

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns over Ukraine-Russia drone incidents.

World leaders meet for various diplomatic visits and events on May 8.

Russia is accused of plotting attacks on Baltic and Polish infrastructure, according to Lithuanian and Latvian presidents citing intelligence reports.

Lithuania and Latvia view US troop deployment to Poland as a significant decision strengthening NATO's eastern flank security.

Russia Says Ukrainian Forces Preparing Attack From Latvia, Warns of Retaliation

Ukraine war live: Russia accused of attacking UN aid convoy

Russia escalates war in Ukraine with massive drone strikes and missile attacks killing civilians.

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announces her resignation amid coalition collapse and criticism over the country's response to Ukrainian drones.

Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned due to a drone incident involving Ukraine.

Stray Ukrainian drones hit Estonia, Latvia, including power station, officials say