Latvian farmers protest over ‘blood grain’ trade with Russia
Latvian farmers are protesting Russian grain transit, arguing that it helps fund Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

Latvian farmers are protesting Russian grain transit, arguing that it helps fund Moscow’s war in Ukraine.








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The drone entered Latvian airspace due to ‘Russian electronic warfare’, the military says.

French military fighter jet intercepts a drone believed to have come from Russia in Latvian airspace.
The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
Latvia’s government reform ensures a pro-Western path as regional drone incidents heighten security concerns.
Amid growing risk of spillover from the Ukraine war, the Baltic states could seek de-escalation channels through Minsk.
If opposition leader Kulbergs were to form a government, the cabinet lineup would need to be approved by parliament.

Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned following criticism of her government’s handling of stray drones
Riga said drone that entered its territory may be Ukrainian.
These are the key developments from day 1,411 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president rejects Moscow’s claim that Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on Novgorod.