Riga
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Riga is described as a key location in Baltic regional military and diplomatic activities, particularly in relation to Ukraine and Russia. It hosts Ukrainian drone operators on Latvian military bases and is central to plans for joint UAV production between Latvia and Ukraine near the Russian-Belarusian border. Riga has also been involved in political tensions with Russia, including heightened security measures at the Russian embassy and disputes over airspace use.
Recent coverage
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- Artist Taratynov Reveals the Troubled Fate of His Monuments Abroad — Вести
- Foreign Ministry Warns Latvia of Consequences of Its Participation in Strikes on Russia — Вести
- Victory Museum Found Relatives of Prisoner of War in Arkhangelsk Region — Вечерняя Москва
- Russian Foreign Ministry: Baltics allowed Ukrainian drones to cross their territory for strikes on Russia — Вести
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- Rutte attempts to justify Ukrainian drones over NATO countries by claiming deviation from course — Вечерняя Москва
- Latvian Police Will Check Documents of All Visitors to the Russian Embassy in Riga — Фонтанка
- Moscow court fines Koreanist Lankov for publishing on birth rates — Фонтанка
- Exhibition in Moscow to Mark the 90th Anniversary of Maris Liepas — Интерфакс
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- Latvia and Ukraine plan to produce drones at the border with Russia and Belarus — Вести
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