Braže particularly emphasized that representatives from Latvia now hold two of the 11 EU special representative positions. #Cilvēktiesības #ES #IlzeBrandsKehris (translated)
Latvian human rights expert Ilze Brands-Kehris has been appointed as the European Union's special representative for human rights, thus Latvia holds two out of 11 such positions in the EU. #Cilvēktiesības #ES #IlzeBrandsKehris (translated)
In 2023, Latvia ranks first in the European Union for mortality rates from external causes of death, while the birth rate in the country continues to decline. #Veselība #Dzimstība #Mirstība (translated)
Russian leader Vladimir Putin says that the Russian army has seized 6,500 square kilometers of Ukrainian land and 310 populated localities this year. #Ukraina #Krievija #Ziņas (translated)
Analysts pointed out that on October 16, Putin announced that the Russians had taken approximately 6,500 square kilometers of territory since the beginning of the year, while Gerasimov attributed the capture of more than 1,800 square kilometers and 92 populated areas to the Russian army since September 1. #Ukraina #Putins #Karš (translated)
Analysts pointed out that on October 16, Putin announced that the Russians had seized approximately 6,500 square kilometers of territory since the beginning of the year, while Gerasimov attributed the capture of more than 1,800 square kilometers and 92 populated places to the Russian military since September 1. #Putins #KrievijasArmija #KaršUkrainā (translated)
Analysts pointed out that on October 16, Putin announced that the Russians had taken approximately 6,500 square kilometers of territory since the beginning of the year, while Gerasimov attributed the capture of more than 1,800 square kilometers and 92 populated places to the Russian military since September 1. #Putins #KrievijasArmija #KaršUkrainā (translated)
Egypt begins construction of a new high-speed railway to facilitate cargo transportation from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean as an alternative to the Suez Canal, taking into account reduced revenues and threatened shipping in the region. #Ēģipte #SuecasKanāls #Dzelzceļš (translated)
Yandex's revenues are almost as large as the Latvian state budget, and the significance of this company in the Russian economy is immense, especially after Ukraine attacked its data centers. #Яндекс #ВойнавУкраине #ЭкономикаРоссии (translated)
Donald Trump's deal with Putin for diesel fuel supplies to the US is unlikely to lower prices, give an advantage to Trump or the Republicans in the elections, or provide Russia with additional revenue from the war. #Трамп #Россия #ВойнадУкраине (translated)
The seizure of this "shadow fleet" ship occurred at a time when the EU was worried about the ongoing course of the war in Ukraine following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he had agreed on the supply of Russian diesel to the U.S. and global markets. #ēnaflote #sankcijas #Ukraina (translated)
"This morning, more than 450 nautical miles (834 kilometers) south of Réunion, our national naval fleet captured the tanker 'DF Peak,' Macron wrote on platform 'X,' also publishing a short video of the operation." #ēnaflote #sankcijas #Ukraina (translated)
The French Navy has captured the Russian shadow fleet tanker DF Peak in the Indian Ocean, which is included in the EU sanctions list, and Macron has announced this action as part of the fight against Russia's actions while the EU tightens sanctions. #ēnaflote #sankcijas #Ukraina (translated)
Energy revenues are the central element of Russia's war chest, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Stockholm regrets the agreement, "because energy revenues are the central element of Russia's war chest," and noted that the European Union will adopt its most comprehensive sanctions package on Monday targeting 1,600 individuals against Russia's military-industrial complex. #Ukraina #Tramps #Zelenskis (translated)
The energy revenues are a central element of the Russian war chest, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said, adding that Stockholm regrets the agreement, "because energy revenues are a central element of the Russian war chest," and noted that the European Union will adopt its most comprehensive sanctions package on Monday, targeting 1,600 individuals linked to the Russian military-industrial complex. #Ukraina #Tramps #Zelenskis (translated)
The central element of the Russian war chest is the energy resource revenue, said Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, stating that they "are the central element of the Russian war chest," and noted that the European Union will adopt its most comprehensive sanctions package targeting 1,600 individuals against the Russian military-industrial complex on Monday. #Tramps #Ukraina #Zelenskis (translated)
The European Union has condemned the agreement between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the supply of diesel fuel, warning that it could increase Moscow's revenues to finance the war. #Krievija #Tramps #Ukraina (translated)
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs emphasized that the Latvian government must prevent the rise in expenditures from outpacing revenues and seek sustainable budget solution strategies. #budžets #ekonomika #finanšu_stabilitāte (translated)
Major Jānis Slaidiņš points out that although the Ukrainian army's successes in Donbas are encouraging, the war will be won by the country with the most resilient society, not by whoever temporarily occupies a village. #Ukraina #Karš #Donbass (translated)
"This threatens to turn into a dirty deal that Europe will have to pay dearly for. Americans and Russians will share the profits," announced Bundestag member Michael Kellner, who was responsible for Germany's energy policy after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. #NordStream #Krievija #ASV (translated)
