AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiplomacy in Riga: Serbia’s Milena Mitic presented her credentials to Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, taking up the role of Serbia’s first resident ambassador in Riga, with the embassy opening in the Baltic region. Ukraine support and EU security: Rinkēvičs met Ukraine’s PM Yulia Svyrydenko, stressing Ukraine’s EU accession would strengthen Latvia and Europe’s security, while Latvia also discussed expanding military cooperation and reducing UAV threats to Latvian airspace. Energy cooperation: Ukraine’s deputy PM Yuliia Svyrydenko said Latvia is accelerating equipment transfers from Latvian CHPPs to help restore Ukrainian energy facilities and prepare for the next heating season. Regional defence signals: NATO’s Spring Storm exercise in Estonia featured British Challenger 2 tanks near the Russia border, underscoring heavy-armour readiness along the Baltic frontier. Riga culture: The Chekhov Theatre Gallery will host Ieva Epnere’s solo exhibition tied to the Riga Photography Biennial 2026, running until Sept. 27. Business and infrastructure: Rail Baltica contract costs in Latvia were flagged as among the most expensive in the Baltics, while Latvia’s Tet began operating its SC7 data centre line in Salaspils ahead of schedule. Public safety: Drone alerts in Latgale prompted no mass panic, though some residents and investors are becoming more cautious.
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