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

• Lithuania and Latvia declare readiness to host NATO nuclear weapons — Вести
• Monograph 'History of Latvia' will help understand the consequences of Riga's current policy, Maria Zakharova said at book presentation — ТАСС (Telegram)
• Artist Taratynov Reveals the Troubled Fate of His Monuments Abroad — Вести
• Actress Agata Muceniece Compares Her Daughter Mia to Victoria Bono's Heiress — Вечерняя Москва
• Latvian Police Will Check Documents of All Visitors to the Russian Embassy in Riga — Фонтанка
• Latvia and Ukraine plan to build a drone factory on the border with Russia — Вечерняя Москва
• Latvia and Ukraine plan to produce drones at the border with Russia and Belarus — Вести
• Russian Delegation in Vienna Calls the 'Drone Coalition' Main Sponsor of Russian Assassinations — Москва 24
• Zakharova states that Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia will likely not avoid UN court over Russia's complaint — Москва 24
• Zakharova responds to Estonia and Latvia's call for talks with Russia — Москва 24