Latvia is facing a trade collapse with Russia, leading the Latvian PM to seek urgent financial aid and support from Brussels.

The entities involved

• Latvia →

  sovereign state in northeastern Europe

  • Ukrainian expertise strengthens NATO defenses in Latvia amid Russian GPS interference causing drone incursions into Baltic airspace.Mon 14:53
  • Latvia is building an anti-drone wall along its border, while NATO addresses defense needs inspired by Ukraine, with Rutte commenting on costs.Mon 14:53
• Riga →

  capital and largest city of Latvia

  • A company is hosting its media operations center in Riga, Latvia, and has migrated Viaplay's free-to-air channels to its platform.Thu 17:16
• Brussels →

  municipality and capital city of Belgium

  • Climate chief based in Brussels issues warnings, while the European Commission maintains its presence in the city.Mon 17:05
  • High-level talks involving Austan Goolsbee, Donald Trump, and discussions about tariffs, export curbs, and the tempo of rate adjustments between the US/EU and Beijing.Mon 13:06

Related events

• Latvia, situated in the Baltics, is urging the EU to boost its military industry while being scrutinized over its defense spending commitments within NATO.Sep 14
• Latvia proposes high transit tariffs while Russia resumes attacks on Kyiv, and grain relies on Danube passage.Sep 9
• Canada is extending its military presence in Latvia until 2031 as part of its cooperation with NATO regarding the Eastern Flank.Sep 16
• Latvia imposes high tariffs on Belarusian and Russian grain while Baltic ports face drone attacks.Sep 7
• Baltic nations are pushing for financial support from Brussels, coinciding with the setting of the EU budget.Sep 4