Section: The Baltic Times (Latvia)
EU upholds sanctions against Russia amid Ukraine crisis, Moscow responds – The Baltic Times
The EU has agreed to furthering sanctions against Russia amid the crisis in the Ukraine. The announcement came after the meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Monday. The Foreign Min… …read more Source: The Baltic...
Popular music festival in Latvia could move to Russia over Ukraine tensions – The Baltic Times
Latvia’s popular New Wave music festival could relocate to Russia following Latvia’s decision to blacklist three major artists, Russia’s culture minister has said. Culture Minister … …read more Source: The Baltic...
Dutch warships dock in Estonia amid Russia, Ukraine worries – The Baltic Times
Four Dutch warships have docked in Estonia today to carry out joint NATO air exercises. The squadron includes an anti-aircraft frigate, a battle support ship, a patrol ship and a submarine, Pos… …read more Source: The Baltic...
More ’pressure’ on Russia needed amid Ukraine crisis, says Lithuania FM – The Baltic Times
The EU should consider fresh sanctions against Russia amid the crisis in the Ukraine, Lithuania’s foreign minister Linas Linkevicius has said. Speaking to CNN on Thursday, Linkevicius said … …read more Source: The Baltic...
Russia relations set to normalize amid Ukraine crisis, says Latvia minister – The Baltic Times
Russian, Latvian relations could normalize soon amid the crisis in the Ukraine, Latvia’s economy minister Vjaceslavs Dombrovskis has said. The ministers comments come amid the opening of a … …read more Source: The Baltic...
Lithuania creates NATO force to prevent Ukraine scenario in Baltics – The Baltic Times
Lithuania on Monday announced a new rapid reaction force designed to meet what it termed new unconventional security threats highlighted by the Ukraine crisis. The Baltic nation’s top gen… …read more Source: The Baltic...
Common security challenges and risks in EU-Ukraine relations – The Baltic Times
Starting from the beginning of 2014, both the EU and Ukraine have been facing many common challenges related to their respective border, energy and defense security. The instability in the eastern … …read more Source: The Baltic...
Lithuania welcomes orphaned Ukraine children amid crisis in country – The Baltic Times
Lithuania has welcomed 15 orphaned Ukrainian children to the country amid the Ukraine crisis. The orphans alongside two teachers from war torn Donetsk and Luhansk would be supported for the new… …read more Source: The Baltic...
Ukraine businessman takes over frozen food firm in deal worth €27 million – The Baltic Times
A major Estonian frozen foods firm has been taken by a Ukrainian businessman in a brand new deal worth 27 million euros, media reports say. Ukraine based Food Union confirmed it would take over… …read more Source: The Baltic...
