AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU-Russia Diplomacy Rift: EU Council President Antonio Costa defended Kremlin contacts, but Nordic and Baltic leaders (including Latvia) were “most disturbed,” exposing deep splits over whether and how to talk to Moscow while Ukraine’s war grinds on. Ukraine-Belarus Pressure: Zelenskyy issued an ultimatum to Lukashenko over military equipment firing at Ukrainians near the border, warning Belarus to shut it down within a week. Latvia Security & Drones: Latvia’s defense minister says the country will intercept all drones entering its territory, as NATO and Baltic defense planning keeps intensifying. Baltic Energy Infrastructure: The Gulf of Riga wind farm transmission corridor has been revealed, and Estonia outlined a grid connection plan for the offshore project with public consultation until late July. Riga Culture & Film: Filming is underway in Riga on the Belgian/Latvian/Dutch “Strokes of Madness,” a teen psychological drama set for a 2027 premiere. Local Politics Watch: “Latvia First” (LPV) is rising in polls ahead of the next Saeima, pitching “Latvia first” reforms and stronger sovereignty. Public Media/ICT Governance: Latvia’s ICT procurement moratorium and plans to overhaul state IT governance are sparking debate, alongside controversy over LSM rebranding.
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