Section: Foreign media focused on Latvia
Eurovision host Ukraine to consider entry of Russian contender
Ukraine, the host of the 2016 Eurovision song contest, is to consider, whether to allow in a Russian singer, who has performed in Crimea after it was land-grabbed by Russia. …read more Source: Baltic News...
Ukraine sues Russia to UN Court for alleged terrorism and ethnic discrimination
UN International Court of Justice has started trying a case, where Ukraine accuses Russia of funding terrorism and discriminating against Crimean Tatars. …read more Source: Baltic News...
Ukrainian activists determined to increase blockade of separatist regions
Ukraine’s former soldiers and their supporters have expressed determination to increase their trade blockade of regions seized by pro-Kremlin separatists, but the break-away Donetsk region is a key supplier of coal to Ukrainian power stations and heavy industry. …read more Source: Baltic News...
Ceasefire reduce fighting in eastern Ukraine, Russia recognises separatist passports
The ceasefire announced in eastern Ukraine has reduced fighting in the Donbas war, but Ukrainian army has reported of one killed soldier. …read more Source: Baltic News...
Latvian armed forces deliver humanitarian aid worth EUR 10,000 to Ukraine
On Monday, 20 February, troops of Latvia’s National Armed Forces delivered 22 tons of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. …read more Source: Baltic News...
Ceasefire supposed to start in eastern Ukraine
According to an international agreement reached over the weekend in Munich, a ceasefire should start on Monday, February 20, in the Donbas war raging in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Baltic News...
Eurovision organisers in Ukraine quit preparations
This year’s Eurovision pop song competition is facing a significant obstacle after 21 leading employee of this year’s organising committee in Ukraine refused to continue preparations. …read more Source: Baltic News...
Rinkevics: European Union should show clear support to Ukrainian people
“Reforms in Ukraine should be primarily associated with the state and its residents. Ukrainian people should be shown clear support and benefits provided by the European Union, as well as what they will get from a closer dialogue with the union. This is why visa-free regime’s introduction would be one such benefit,» – Latvian Foreign...
Artillery attacks in Ukraine reported as claiming lives
As artillery attacks intensify in the war in eastern Ukraine, there have been victims on both sides of the frontline after overnight fighting, the warring sides report. …read more Source: Baltic News...
UN calls for return to ceasefire in Ukraine
The UN Security Council has issued a joint statement with a warning of “dangerous deterioration» of the conflict in eastern Ukraine and has urged the warring parties to quit battles. …read more Source: Baltic News...
