Latvia

The U.S. announced plans this week to provide the three Baltic States with around  $100 million to purchase large-caliber ammunition, and over $70 million for military training. 

When asked whether he and the Baltic leaders experienced a “meeting of the minds” in regard to the threat from Moscow, Trump failed to mention Russia in his response.

The march of the Latvian Legionnaires brings together veterans of two divisions of the World War II-era German Waffen-SS.

Lithuania’s defense minister said NATO states “need to address” permanent anti-aircraft power across the Baltic states and Poland to counter Russia.

Latvia's emergency services hotline went dead for the first time ahead of Russia's biggest nearby war game in years. Some suspect this was no coincidence.

Latvia’s armed forces reported observing two Russian Su-34 fighter jets, two Su-27 fighters, two MiG-31 fighters and one An-26 cargo jet.

In the Baltics, on Russia's western border, fear of war is strikingly high.

The Baltics were among the most concerned by Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.

The Baltic country claims Russian jets and vessels neared its borders 13 times last month.

The Latvian ambassador to Canada said he does not feel safe even as NATO forces arrive ahead of Russian war games simulating an attack on the West.

Reports suggested Russian ships might be readying for the arrival of a U.S. ship in the region.

Children are asked to promise good behavior and adults are told to stock up on candy.

Russia strongly protested the move to take down the Communist monument.

The study recorded increases (or decreases) in height in 187 countries across a century.

The Russian tugboat Neptune was reportedly tracked approaching Latvia’s sovereign waters.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry called a contest for the best response.

Summer Shield 2016 is more than twice the size it was in 2014

According to defence minister Raimonds Vējonis plans for voluntary training are underway.

The project, which involves a Ukrainian tank positioned outside the National Library, awaits approval from Riga’s pro-Russian mayor.

Officials in the Baltics are calling for higher NATO vigilance as Russia steps up drills.

Pro-Russian tensions have been rising in Latvia, where around a quarter of the population speaks Russian as a first language

Tensions were already high between Latvia and its neighbor Russia; now the Latvian foreign minister has come out as gay.

The Russian President condemns "aggressive nationalism" and "chauvinism" in Europe, as Latvia responds "look in the mirror"