AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoSecurity Watch: Latvian intelligence says Russia may be preparing “military provocations” against the Baltic states or Poland, using hybrid tools like drones and missiles to test NATO unity and pressure allies to cut support for Ukraine. Air Defence Upgrade: Defence Minister Raivis Melnis says Latvia will soon deploy additional air defence systems and improve radar, interception, and integration, especially along the eastern border. Ukraine–Latvia Ties: Presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Edgars Rinkēvičs discussed the Drone Deal, Latvia’s extra PURL contribution, and cooperation under SAFE, alongside EU accession negotiation clusters. EU Travel Rules: EU air passenger rights reform (EU261) was backed this week after 13 years, with Latvia voting against; the changes are set to apply by end-2027 and reshape baggage rules and compensation. Riga Politics: A new SKDS survey finds falling approval for Riga City Council leadership, with low name recognition a key factor. Public Safety: Latvia’s fire service reports another child drowning, as heat and holiday water risks continue. Health Alert: Regulators warn of dangerous online weight-loss products containing unregistered retatrutide.
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