Tomēr Makrons uzsvēra, ka Francija saglabās ekskluzīvas lēmumu pieņemšanas tiesības par kodolieroču pielietošanu, noraidot jebkādu kodolieroču kopīgu izmantošanu. #kodolieroči #EiropasDrošība #strateģiskāAutonomija
The aim of the nuclear deterrence initiatives of France and the United Kingdom is to strengthen European security and expand cooperation with allies, while maintaining strategic autonomy regarding the use of nuclear weapons. (translated)

"Ja būs nepieciešamība un ja mūsu dalībvalstis tam piekritīs, mēs esam gatavi rīkoties, lai risinātu pašreizējās un nākotnes tirgus problēmas. Ja redzēsim, ka problēmas ar piegādēm ir daudz lielākas un turpināsies vēl kādu laiku, un ja visas mūsu dalībvalstis par to vienosies, mēs varam atbrīvot daļu no stratēģiskajām naftas rezervēm. Taču pašlaik tas nav galvenais jautājums Starptautiskās enerģētikas aģentūras dienaskārtībā. Mēs izskatām visas rīcības iespējas,"Starptautiskās enerģētikas aģentūras vadītājs Fatihs Birols sacīja, ka vajadzības gadījumā tirgū varētu palaist stratēģiskās naftas rezerves, lai mīkstinātu piegāžu problēmas un samazinātu cenu. #energoresursi #enerģijascenām #EiropasSavienība
The European Union is seeking solutions to limit the increase in energy resource prices ahead of the upcoming winter, as rising prices affect consumers, given the dependence on imported resources and the anticipated US plans regarding restrictions on diesel fuel exports. (translated)

Latvia has signed a contract for the acquisition of the Morana artillery system, which also includes the supply of rocket artillery systems and will strengthen cooperation with the Czech Republic and Slovakia. (translated)

"Es domāju, šī apetīte uz risku Krievijai tikai pieaug un mums jārēķinās – atkal ne tikai šeit, Baltijas valstīs, bet visā Eiropā – ka šis [risks] pieaugs, palielināsies. Un, ja kādreiz mēs uztraucamies par terorismu kā tādu ideoloģisku elementu, tad tagad mūsu realitāte būs valstu sponsorēts terorisms par kritisko infrastruktūru un citiem liela efekta momentiem."NATO Stratēģiskās komunikācijas izcilības centra direktors Jānis Sārts intervijā Latvijas Televīzijas raidījumā "Viens pret vienu" sacīja, ka viņaprāt mums – Eiropai un Baltijas valstīm līdz šim ir paveicies, ka agresorvalstu hibrīdkara operācijas ir izgāzušas vai beigušās bez cilvēku upuriem. #Krievija #Ukraina #Eiropa
Rinkēvičs aicināja būt vērīgiem, jo bez sabiedrības iesaistes ar šiem drošības riskiem nevarēs tikt galā. #Krievija #Ukraina #Eiropa
Russia is unable to achieve its goals in Ukraine and is increasing pressure on Western countries, causing potential civilian casualties and carrying out hybrid warfare operations in Europe, states the director of the Constitution Protection Bureau, Egils Zviedris. (translated)

The question regarding Ragozina is simple: is Latvia ready to politically state that a person who systematically disseminates messages beneficial to Russia and discredits Ukraine is not welcome to us? Such a decision falls within the competence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and it is not subject to appeal, unlike the entry ban, which falls under the competence of the Minister of the Interior and is subject to appeal. When loud headlines and quick publicity are needed, there was no problem quickly placing hockey players, musicians, and others on the list (and rightly so!). Meanwhile, against a person who has legitimized the aggressor's foreign policy for years from Europe and polished its image, there suddenly arises a strange blindness and cowardly shirking of responsibility. If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is satisfied with Ragozina's actions and statements so far, just say it openly. Blaming the Minister of the Interior for shirking responsibility at a moment when they themselves are afraid to use the clearly delegated powers in the law is simply a sign of weakness. (translated)
Forest researchers in the Rucava region have destroyed a nearly 400-year-old forest that was a protected habitat of European Union significance and included particularly protected species, raising serious questions about compliance with nature conservation requirements. (translated)

Considering the circumstance that the Russian citizen L. Ragozin has publicly expressed views that are in direct contradiction to the interests of the state of Latvia over an extended period, I therefore call on the Foreign Minister to include the aforementioned person in the list of persons undesirable to the Republic of Latvia (persona non grata). In his public activities, L. Ragozin has: blamed the West for Russia's aggressive actions; spoken about the ineffectiveness of sanctions, calling them ones that provoke Russia; attempted to justify Russia's aggressive foreign policy, questioning whether Russia could have imperialist interests in gaining influence in Ukraine and elsewhere; discredited Ukraine, its political leadership, and armed forces. His expressed views have often overlapped with messages aimed at reducing Western support for Ukraine; in his public activities, he has criticized the West and Ukraine. As a result, his actions can be evaluated as those aimed at steering Western public opinion in a direction favorable to Russia. Due to such activities, it would be justified to consider L. Ragozin politically undesirable in Europe (persona non grata), but these activities cannot be regarded as such that would allow for the capture of circumstances mentioned in the Immigration Law that grant the Minister of Interior the authority to include a person in the list of foreigners banned from entering the Republic of Latvia; therefore, I call on the Foreign Minister to make a decision regarding the inclusion of the aforementioned person in the persona non grata list. (translated)
Russia's inability to win in Ukraine leads to rising tension in Europe, which could result in civilian casualties, warns the Director of the Latvian State Security Service, Egils Zviedris. (translated)

❗️ Dear friends! Definitely go to the elections! Don't stay at home! This year the "vatniks" are mobilized like never before — there have not been so many posts on social networks urging people to vote since the referendum on the second state language. 🤷🏻♂️ And it's not surprising, because these elections — no matter how banal it sounds — are currently the most important in Latvia's history. Four years ago, it seemed that the war in Europe would soon end, and everyone could live as before. ⚠️ Now it is clear that the agony of the Kremlin regime will continue for more than a few years, and it is logical that these convulsions threaten the orc neighbors. That is why the "vatniks" are mobilizing as if this were their last battle. 🔥 Vote for any pro-Latvian party — you know their names well. For those who advocate for Ukraine's independence, categorically against joint business with Russia, and support the maximum imposition of sanctions on this damned country. 🫣 I understand that many of you are disappointed in politicians and their parties. You may be thinking about not wasting your time voting. 🤔 My advice to you: come and drop an empty envelope in the ballot box if really no one appeals to you. Then, thanks to high voter turnout, the anti-state forces will get fewer seats in the parliament. 🇬🇧 My friend Dmitry, who lives in Birmingham, will be traveling to London to vote. It’s not a cheap train trip, and besides, he will have to spend about 2.5 hours one way from home to the polling station. He will do it because he really doesn't want Latvia to become part of the Moscow Reich. 🙏 I am sure that for most of you, getting to the polling station is much easier. Don't ignore the day when Latvia chooses its future development path! We are currently at a historic crossroads, and the path our country will take further depends on each of us! Let’s be responsible this weekend! #elections #HistoricMoment #vatniks #mobilization #Kremlin (translated)
The director of SAB, Zviedris, emphasized that the Russian provocations in Europe, including false flag operations, attacks on opposition figures, and recent incidents at the Polish border, indicate real threats that Latvia is responding to by requesting NATO fighter jets during the election period. (translated)

The head of SAB, Ēgils Zviēdris, believes that Russia is raising the stakes in Europe, undeniably creating the risk of civilian casualties as it attempts to undermine support for Ukraine and carry out hybrid attacks, as it fails to win the war against Ukraine. (translated)

Krievijas IT uzņēmums Oxygen Forensics, patiesībā kontrolēts no Krievijas, ir iefiltrējies Eiropas tiesībsargājošajās iestādēs, tostarp Latvijā, kur vietējās iestādes iegādājušās viņu digitālās izmeklēšanas rīkus, radot bažas par informācijas drošību un iespējamu Krievijas iestāžu piekļuvi datiem. #OxygenForensics #digitālāsizmeklēšanas #drošībasriski

Igaunijas Drošības dienests secinājis, ka 15. augustā notikušā dedzināšana aizsardzības uzņēmumā Milrem Robotics ir pasūtīta no Krievijas, pārmetot trīs Latvijas pilsoņiem saistību ar šo sabotāžas aktu, kas vērsts pret Eiropas atbalstu Ukrainai. #KrievijasSabotāža #IgaunijasDrošībasDienests #MilremRobotics

ASV uzņēmums Oxygen Forensics, kura saiknes ar Krieviju izpētījusi ASV Tieslietu ministrija, piegādājis programmatūru Eiropas tiesībaizsardzības iestādēm, tostarp Latvijai, radot bažas par konfidencialitātes kompromitāciju. #OxygenForensics #Krievija #Eiropa

NATO spēku komandieris Eiropā, ģenerālis Aleksuss Grinkevičs, paziņojis, ka Krievijas sabotāžas kampaņa Eiropas Savienībā nav sasniegusi savus mērķus, jo Eiropas valstis turpina atbalstīt Ukrainu, neskatoties uz Maskavas mēģinājumiem radīt bailes un destabilizēt situāciju. #NATO #Krievija #Ukraina

Eiropas Savienībā pieaug internetā veikta krāpniecība, kas apdraud miljardus eiro, taču lielākā daļa cietušo izvēlas par to neziņot policijai. #Krāpniecība #Internets #EiropasSavienība
