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Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Latvian PM explains her vision of sending European troops to Ukraine
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has said that until recently, the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine had been seen as a joint NATO mission, but there is reason to anticipate an alternative European proposal. Source: the Delfi news outlet with reference to a statement by Siliņa, as reported by European Pravda Details: Siliņa emphasised the need to discuss whether it is necessary to create some kind of coalition of states that are capable of ensuring peace in Ukraine and willing to do so. "We need to talk about whether this is being done and what the legal framework will be because so far we have all seen it as a joint NATO mission," she said. The Latvian prime minister believes that it is necessary to prepare scenarios for an alternative European proposal. Siliņa said that the Baltic and Scandinavian regions are closely coordinating their actions and are ready for this. "Today we are going to talk about our proposal for joint negotiations," Siliņa said. She also noted that if it is to be an EU-only mission, then everyone needs to come to an agreement, including about who will command the forces and what guarantees will be given to soldiers if they are sent on this mission. "We have ready-made scenarios, but we have to agree on this big framework," she said. Siliņa stressed that taking into account the current situation, it is necessary to be quite practical about the steps that Ukraine expects, including Ukraine's early accession to the EU, which, in her opinion, is the minimum that Europe can do. Background: French President Emmanuel Macron spoke in favour of sending European troops to Ukraine but stressed that this could only happen on a very limited scale and far from the conflict zones. Meanwhile, The Times reported that the UK is considering sending Typhoon fighter jets to Ukraine to carry out an air patrol mission. The UK thinks that such a move could help avoid the deployment of large numbers of troops on Ukrainian territory. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that it would be unacceptable for Russia to deploy troops from NATO member states on the territory of Ukraine after an agreement on the settlement of the war is reached. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Latvia reports smooth disconnection from Russia's power grid
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has announced that the process of disconnecting the Baltic states from the Russian energy grid proceeded without incidents. Source: European Pravda, citing Baltic states news website Delfi Details: After the Baltic states disconnected from the Russian energy grid, Siliņa held phone talks with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal and EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen. The discussion centred on the Baltic states' progress towards full integration with the European energy system. "This is the largest and most important project to ensure energy independence and regional security in recent decades. And we've accomplished it a year ahead of schedule," Siliņa said. She expressed satisfaction that the process had proceeded smoothly and thanked the Baltic energy system operators and other responsible institutions for their efforts in ensuring a successful transition. The next steps will focus on modernising the system, increasing the use of renewable energy sources and enhancing the region's security. Siliņa noted that joining the European power grid will increase energy security in the region and ensure independent and reliable control over the frequency of the Baltic power grid. Background: On 8 February, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania officially disconnected from the Russian energy system. Back in July 2024, energy ministers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania confirmed their plans to synchronise with the continental European energy system ENTSO-E and disconnect from Russia by February 2025. Until now, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, along with Russia and Belarus, have operated within a shared electricity supply system managed centrally from Moscow. However, the Baltic States fully stopped importing electricity from Russia in May 2022. Support UP or become our patron!
Washington Post
26-01-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Latvia seeks cooperation from Baltic Sea allies in finding cause of undersea data cable rupture
RIGA, Latvia — Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa said Sunday that her government has reached out to Sweden and other Baltic Sea allies in NATO for assistance as it investigates the cause of damage to an underwater data cable running to Sweden. Siliņa wrote on platform X she was informed in the early hours that the data cable from Latvia to Sweden was damaged in the Baltic Sea 'in the section that is located in the Exclusive economic zone of Sweden.'
Yahoo
26-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Latvia seeks cooperation from Baltic Sea allies in finding cause of undersea data cable rupture
RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa said Sunday that her government has reached out to Sweden and other Baltic Sea allies in NATO for assistance as it investigates the cause of damage to an underwater data cable running to Sweden. Siliņa wrote on platform X she was informed in the early hours that the data cable from Latvia to Sweden was damaged in the Baltic Sea "in the section that is located in the Exclusive economic zone of Sweden.' She wrote that her government was 'working together with our Swedish Allies and NATO on investigating the incident, including to patrolling the area, as well as inspecting the vessels that were in the area.' See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. She wrote there was an intensified exchange of information as a criminal investigation has been launched. Latvian state-run radio and TV center LVRTC said Sunday that it recorded disruptions in data transmission on the cable running from the town of Ventspils to the Swedish island of Gotland, and concluded there was a rupture. 'At the moment, there is reason to believe that the cable is significantly damaged and that the damage is caused by external influences,' Vineta Sprugaine, head of corporate communications at LVRTC, was quoted as saying by the LSM state broadcaster. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson wrote on X that at least one cable belonging to a 'Latvian entity' was believed to have been damaged and that he has been 'in close contact' with Siliņa during the day Sunday. Latvia's navy was inspecting the Malta-flagged bulk carrier Michalis San, believed to be bound for Russia, that was in the damaged cable area, according to Latvian broadcaster LSM. The LVRTC said its service continued using other data transmission routes, while it was taking steps to have the cable repaired. The LVRTC is the main operator of the on-land broadcasting network for radio and television programs in Latvia. There have been previous incidents reported of ruptures of data cables running on the Baltic sea bed, allegedly linked to Russia's shadow fleet — hundreds of aging tankers of uncertain ownership that are dodging sanctions and keeping oil revenue coming into the country. NATO recently announced it will step up security monitoring mission on the Baltic.
The Independent
26-01-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Latvia seeks cooperation from Baltic Sea allies in finding cause of undersea data cable rupture
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa said Sunday that her government has reached out to Sweden and other Baltic Sea allies in NATO for assistance as it investigates the cause of damage to an underwater data cable running to Sweden. Siliņa wrote on platform X she was informed in the early hours that the data cable from Latvia to Sweden was damaged in the Baltic Sea "in the section that is located in the Exclusive economic zone of Sweden.' She wrote that her government was 'working together with our Swedish Allies and NATO on investigating the incident, including to patrolling the area, as well as inspecting the vessels that were in the area.' She wrote there was an intensified exchange of information as a criminal investigation has been launched. Latvian state-run radio and TV center LVRTC said Sunday that it recorded disruptions in data transmission on the cable running from the town of Ventspils to the Swedish island of Gotland, and concluded there was a rupture. 'At the moment, there is reason to believe that the cable is significantly damaged and that the damage is caused by external influences,' Vineta Sprugaine, head of corporate communications at LVRTC, was quoted as saying by the LSM state broadcaster. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson wrote on X that at least one cable belonging to a 'Latvian entity' was believed to have been damaged and that he has been 'in close contact' with Siliņa during the day Sunday. Latvia's navy was inspecting the Malta-flagged bulk carrier Michalis San, believed to be bound for Russia, that was in the damaged cable area, according to Latvian broadcaster LSM. The LVRTC said its service continued using other data transmission routes, while it was taking steps to have the cable repaired. The LVRTC is the main operator of the on-land broadcasting network for radio and television programs in Latvia. There have been previous incidents reported of ruptures of data cables running on the Baltic sea bed, allegedly linked to Russia's shadow fleet — hundreds of aging tankers of uncertain ownership that are dodging sanctions and keeping oil revenue coming into the country. NATO recently announced it will step up security monitoring mission on the Baltic.
