Section: The Baltic Course (Latvia)
EU Foreign Affairs Council confirms inclusion of additional Russian, Ukrainian citizens in EU sanctions list
During the European Union Foreign Affairs Council’s meeting in Brussels on Monday, a decision was made on the inclusion of additional Russian and Ukrainian citizens in the list of EU sanctions, Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics (Unity) wrote in his “Twitter” profile last night, cites LETA. …read more Source: The Baltic...
Estonian president: arming Ukraine is a difficult dilemma
The interest of the USA to solve the crisis in Ukraine is big, but giving arms to Kiev will not necessarily have a positive outcome, Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves said in an interview to public television ETV, cites LETA. …read more Source: The Baltic...
Grybauskaite in Munich: Ukraine needs wide-ranging assistance
President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite, currently attending the international Munich Security Conference, met with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. During their bilateral meeting, the Presidents discussed the situation in Ukraine and EU support for this country, reports BC presidential press service. …read more Source: The Baltic...
Lithuania to advise Ukraine on railroad, sea transport, mail
Ukraine has asked Lithuania to provide practical expertise solving concrete euro-integration issues in railway, sea transport and mail sectors, reports LETA/ELTA. …read more Source: The Baltic...
Ukraine’s deputy AgriMin values Lithuania’s experience
Lithuania’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture Vilius Martusevicius discussed cooperation opportunities in the area of agriculture with Vladyslava Rutytska, Deputy Minister on European Integration of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, reports LETA/ELTA. …read more Source: The Baltic...
Latvian and German MFA discussed the security situation in the region
On 5 February 2015, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics met with the Federal Foreign Minister of Germany, Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to discuss the developments in Ukraine and and preparations for the European Union Foreign Affairs Council scheduled for 9 February in Brussels, reports BC the Latvian MFA. …read more Source: The...
Latvia has provided EUR 0.65 mln worth aid to Ukraine
Latvia has provided material support and experience to Ukraine in the amount of EUR 656,900, according to information provided by the Foreign Ministry. …read more Source: The Baltic...
Estonian and Slovenian PM: the EU must be unified in dealing with Russia
At today’s meeting with Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar, Prime Minister Taavi Rõivas stated that the European Union must maintain its unified approach and carry on resolutely in response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and it must not be confined to expressing concern alone, reports BC government’s press service....
Lithuania joins Council of Europe’s aid to Ukraine
Lithuania will join the Council of Europe’s aid to Ukraine. Lithuania’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, Vytautas Leskevicius, has signed an agreement with the council on Lithuania’s voluntary contribution to partially fund the Action Plan for Ukraine, reports LETA/ELTA. …read more Source: The Baltic...
Bilateral cooperation plan 2015 of Lithuania and Ukraine endorsed in Kiev
On 28 January, Lithuania’s Deputy Minister of National Defence Marijus Velicka and Lieutenant General Leonid Holopatiuk, deputy defence minister of Ukraine, signed the Bilateral Cooperation Plan 2015 of Lithuania and Ukraine during Velicka’s visit in Kiev, Lithuania’s ministry reported LETA/ELTA. …read more Source: The...
