NATO members have a moral obligation to increase military support for Ukraine

“We need to reduce our vulnerability and dependency, as well as increase investment in defense. Latvia continues to invest in developing military capabilities and infrastructure to strengthen NATO’s eastern flank and is grateful to the Allies for their presence in Latvia,” he said the Latvian Foreign Minister. Discussing China, the foreign minister said it was … Read more

“Lost in three pines.” Rinkēvičs expresses his indignation at the letters from the Ministry of Economy

But the tone of the letter from the Ministry of Economy does not sound like an encouragement to open a discussion, but more like a defender of the interests of the two companies linked to the Russian Uralhim. Extracts from the letter from the Ministry of Economy: The Ministry invites the Ministry of Foreign Affairs … Read more

Rinkēvičs: Situation in Europe has not changed significantly after NATO-Russia talks – Abroad – News

“Whether Russia’s demands, which are unacceptable on the part of the Allies, were designed to find an excuse for the escalation of the situation or a direct invasion of Ukraine, we will see soon. What matters is that NATO and the EU are united, strong and we “We will act in accordance with the situation … Read more

Rinkēvičs points out that sectoral sanctions against Belarus must be introduced as soon as possible – Society and Politics – News

On Wednesday, Rinkēvičs met with colleagues from the Baltic States and the Nordic countries (NB8) in a video conference to discuss topical issues of foreign policy. Speaking about the recent events in Belarus, the Minister also thanked his colleagues for their solidarity and support in connection with the expulsion of the Latvian Ambassador and diplomats. … Read more

Rinkevich: Discontinuation of Belarusian airspace for air traffic should be considered The news

“This is indeed an unprecedented case of an actual hijacking, forced landing and the actual abduction of a person, even a Belarusian citizen, who had sought asylum and protection in the European Union (EU) and was on his way from one EU Member State to another. . As this finally no longer looks like after … Read more

Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Moscow openly threatens to destroy Ukraine

The Kremlin is already openly threatening Ukraine with war and the destruction of Ukrainian statehood, the Ukrainian side said during a meeting with the Baltic foreign ministers in Kiev on Thursday. Concerns about the situation in Ukraine expressed Ministers of the Baltic States, noting that Russia’s aggressive policy and the concentration of military forces on … Read more

Rinkēvičs expresses condolences to relatives of Romanian fire victims – Abroad – News

Ten Covid-19 patients in the intensive care unit were reported to have been killed in a fire at the Pyatra Njamca hospital in Romania, authorities said on Saturday. Seven more people suffered severe burns, including the department’s senior doctor. – A total of 16 Covid-19 patients connected to pulmonary ventilators were treated in the unit. … Read more

After the visit of the Slovenian Minister, the quarantine is observed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and four employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Society and Politics – News

Following a visit to the Baltic States, the Slovenian Foreign Minister was found to be infected with Covid-19. Logars visited Latvia on October 21, and during the visit the Slovenian Foreign Minister met with Rinkēvičs. – Baker said that several Ministry employees, who were not in direct contact with the Slovenian delegation, but were involved … Read more

Rinkevich: Russia is fully responsible for the use of Novichok in poisoning Navalny – Opinions – News

The Minister recalled on social networks that the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) had confirmed that Navalny had been poisoned with a substance of the “Novichok” type. – “Russia is fully responsible for the use of this banned chemical weapon,” Rinkevich stressed. – He added that Latvia calls on the European Union … Read more

Why is Lukashenko saying that an attack is being prepared against Belarus? – Opinions – News

Last week, the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, announced for the first time that NATO was military invasion In Belarus, which aims to separate the Grodno region from the territory of the country. The bridgehead for this attack would be Poland and the Baltic states. Is that really the case? We asked Lukashenko’s statements to … Read more