Polish authorities arrested a Georgian suspect linked to Russian intelligence in the fatal shooting of Putin critic Robert Kuzovkov, amid escalating Ukraine war tensions as Russia threatens major retaliation strikes following Ukraine's drone attack on Moscow.
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.
Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks
Ukraine and Latvia signed a drone cooperation agreement establishing joint production and defense collaboration, with Ukraine sharing expertise to strengthen regional protection against Russian threats amid escalating security concerns.
NATO jets shot down a drone over Latvia due to Russian electronic warfare.
EU foreign policy chief Kallas stated Russia faces military, economic, and diplomatic disadvantages as war dynamics shift toward Ukraine's favor, while emphasizing Europe will maintain unwavering support for Ukraine and pursue additional sanctions against Moscow.
Ukraine war live: Russia accused of attacking UN aid convoy
The EU is opening a diplomatic channel with Russia despite the ongoing Ukraine war.
Latvia seeks Ukraine's help to counter Russian drone threats due to Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare.
Latvia will apply Ukraine's methods for fighting drones under a new defense cooperation agreement.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy offers to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries.
Russia faces fuel supply problems after Ukraine targets energy sites.
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.
Ukraine's President Zelensky secured a historic diplomatic milestone as European leaders pledged four billion dollars in military aid, including air defense systems and drones, while formally initiating EU accession negotiations amid continued territorial resistance against Russia's invasion.
Ukrainian drone veterans will travel to Latvia to help strengthen NATO defenses against growing aerial threats.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy signed a drone deal with Latvia's new Prime Minister Kulbergs, strengthening joint defense cooperation and co-production while addressing air defense needs and Russian sanctions amid ongoing conflict.
Kulbergs and Zelensky Signed Agreement
A French Rafale jet shot down a Russian drone entering Latvia's airspace on Monday.
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.