Latvia remains a core NATO member on the eastern flank and is considering deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.

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
• NATO →

  intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states

  • Talks regarding an Iran deal are underway, with a ceasefire reached after deadly exchanges, and Trump supporting Israel.Mon 17:12
  • Kaja Kallas, representing the EU foreign policy chief, is leading talks in Europe concerning security, migration, and connectivity issues ahead of the NATO summit.Mon 16:54

Related events

• Lithuania is located on NATO's eastern flank.Aug 29
• Canada is extending its military presence in Latvia until 2031 as part of its cooperation with NATO regarding the Eastern Flank.Sep 16
• Latvian army uses force against migrants from Belarus, accused of orchestrating flows targeting the NATO flank.Jul 22
• Lithuania is building a military base and shifting its eastern flank defense strategy in response to geopolitical concerns with Belarus.Aug 27
• Lithuania strengthens NATO's collective defense and deterrence capabilities in the Baltic Sea region in response to Russian threats.Jul 17