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Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list
Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman both have close ties to President Putin, and Kyiv said the move sent Moscow the wrong signals.
September 22, 2026CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports
Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.
August 25, 2026Latvia says drone in its airspace on August 14 was Ukrainian - Reuters
Latvia says drone in its airspace on August 14 was Ukrainian Reuters
August 20, 2026Celtic drawn against LASK as other Scottish sides discover opponents
Celtic will play against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round as four other Scottish sides discover potential Europa League and Conference League opponents
August 3, 2026Russia says Latvia could face retaliation despite NATO, drawing sharp US rebuke - Reuters
Russia says Latvia could face retaliation despite NATO, drawing sharp US rebuke Reuters
May 19, 2026Latvian Prime Minister resigns over handling of Ukrainian drone incidents - Reuters
Latvian Prime Minister resigns over handling of Ukrainian drone incidents Reuters
May 14, 2026Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones
The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.
March 25, 2026EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns - Reuters
EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns Reuters
March 12, 2026