Ukraine and Latvia signed a defense exchange agreement on June 13, wherein Ukraine supplies Latvia with strike drones and robotic systems while Latvia provides anti-drone technology, marking Ukraine's first supplier role to a NATO member and formalizing Latvia's drone support since 2022.
In first, Latvia shoots down a drone that entered its airspace
German Chancellor Merz stated Russia is escalating rather than negotiating, as Moscow launched 1,567 drones since Wednesday, killing at least 22 civilians and damaging 180 Ukrainian facilities, contradicting Putin's claims the war is ending.
Latvia's government collapses over rogue drones crossing from Russia, sparking security fears.
Ukraine will help Lithuania and Latvia strengthen their air defense systems with expertise and technology.
Russia and Ukraine trade blame for ceasefire breaches as US-brokered truce nears end.
Russian Military Accuses Ukraine of Launching Drone Attacks From Latvian Airspace
Two suspected Ukrainian drones crashed in Latvia, likely targeting Russia, according to the defense minister.
Defence leaders gather in Warsaw for the Defence24 Days conference on May 6-7.
Latvia seeks Ukraine's help to counter Russian drone threats due to Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare.
Moscow Accuses Ukraine of Using Latvia as Drone Launch Pad
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa resigned after a defense minister quit over stray Ukrainian drones.
Lettlands Ministerpräsidentin Evika Siliņa tritt zurück nach Regierungskrise.
Latvia's defense minister resigned after Ukrainian drones breached Russian border and entered NATO territory.
Ukraine Offers Battle-Tested Drone Experts to NATO’s Baltic Frontier After Airspace Breaches
Resilient infrastructure and logistics for long-term defense on NATO’s Eastern Flank require stronger EU support
NATO's eastern flank is key to Europe's defence, ministers from Poland, Latvia, Estonia, and Slovakia discuss security issues.
Latvian Defence Minister Sprūds affirmed strong US-NATO military cooperation despite Trump's rhetoric, expressing confidence America would honor Article 5 obligations while acknowledging potential weapon delivery delays to Europe amid Middle East tensions.
Ukrainian military drone experts with combat experience will assess Latvia's air defense needs and deliver counter-drone systems by year-end, addressing repeated Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace.
Unidentified UAV Crosses From Russia, Prompting NATO Scramble and Border Lockdowns
Russia is pushed out of Armenia, amid other security developments in Central and Eastern Europe.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa resigned after the coalition government collapsed due to internal disagreements.
NATO conducts a large-scale exercise with ground drones in Latvia, adapting to new technology.
Lettland's defense minister resigns after two drones from Russia crashed in the country.
Latvian Defence Minister Sprūds expressed confidence in US NATO commitment despite Trump administration tensions, acknowledging potential weapons shortages affecting European security amid Middle East escalation.
How Russian propaganda created the tale of Baltic’s opening the skies to Ukrainian drones