Ukraine has received Western weapons with permission to hit Russia. An interview with Latvia's Foreign Minister

Baiba Braže: "Ukraine can strike not only Ukraine's sovereign territory but also those places from where Russia is attacking, because that's covered by international law."
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US to help NATO and EU punish Russia for cyberattacks against European countries
16:50
EXPLAINERWhy is Vučić willing to risk conflict with the West by appointing a pro-Russian "hawk" to new government?
16:28
UK Foreign Secretary opposes "NATO soldiers killing Russian military personnel"
16:02
Ukraine's Foreign Minister talks with his Czech counterpart on progress in purchasing shells for Ukraine
15:07
Kremlin concerned over Macron and Cameron's statements on Western troops in Ukraine and attacks on Russia
14:29
UK Foreign Secretary explains why investing in Ukraine's security is crucial while on visit to Kyiv
13:41
EU condemns Russian cyberattacks against Germany and Czechia
12:19
VIDEOUK Foreign Secretary Cameron visits Lviv, plants a tree
11:35
UK and Ukraine aim for 100-year partnership: Foreign Minister initiates negotiations in Kyiv
11:22
Ukrainian citizen killed in Budapest: Foreign Ministry reveals details
08:57
Ukrainian President's Office provides details of Zelenskyy's meeting with Cameron, on private visit to Kyiv
08:29
Ukraine's Foreign Minister mentions "positive dynamic" with Poland after talking to Polish counterpart
08:05
Norway exposes Russian intelligence agents preparing acts of sabotage
2 May, 2024
19:34
NATO accuses Russia of hostile actions in Allied territory and promises to respond
16:00
EXPLAINERLatvia's Foreign Ministry on "closing the sky" over Ukraine, permission to hit Russia and a million drones for Ukraine
14:36
Macron doesn't rule out sending troops to Ukraine if Russians break through line of contact
13:14
Switzerland: Russia not invited to Peace Summit "at this stage", but process unthinkable without it
12:03
Ukraine's Foreign Minister expresses opinion on Ukraine's concessions to Russia for peace
11:23
Ukrainian Foreign Minister gives White House hints for strategy regarding Ukraine
11:00
Ukraine's foreign minister explains why Ukraine sees no point in inviting Russia to Peace Summit
08:24
EXPLAINERUS demostrates leadership in confiscating Russian assets. What's next?
07:40
Ukraine's ambassador to US reveals content of large-scale package of US sanctions against Russia's military industry
1 May, 2024
18:38
End of war possible when Putin realises he will not win – Polish Foreign Minister
16:00
EXPLAINERHow Ukraine became center of debates among candidates for European Commission president
15:05
Ukraine has received Western weapons with permission to hit Russia – Latvian Foreign Ministry
14:53
Latvia's new foreign minister thinks time is not on Russia's side
14:42
Drone coalition will adapt to meet all needs of Ukrainian military – Latvian Foreign Minister
14:07
Baiba Braže: Some allies allow Ukraine to strike Russia with Western weapon
13:56
EU chief diplomat believes Ukraine has historic opportunity to link its future with EU
13:39
EU should consider Ukraine and Moldova's accession applications quickly – European Commission Vice President
11:23
Baltic states' presidents encourage holding accession talks with Ukraine as they mark 20th anniversary of their EU membership
11:07
G7 nations pledge to decrease dependence on Russian goods in nuclear industry
08:37
EXPLAINERHow Georgian government provokes final break with the West and whether society can stop it
08:15
VIDEOProtest in Georgia: opposition leaders beaten in Tbilisi
30 April, 2024
15:49
Latvia announces new batch of military assistance to Ukraine with air defence and UAVs
14:16
Lithuania to build six bomb shelter schools in Ukraine by end of year
12:55
Ukraine's government says it will not force Ukrainians to return from EU countries
12:18
Zelenskyy: NATO will only accept Ukraine as a member after victory
10:53
Danish ambassador is optimistic about delivery of F-16s to Ukraine this summer
09:52
Estonia to not expel Ukrainian men with expired passports
08:59
Iceland approves long-term policy of support for Ukraine
08:57
EXPLAINERWhy Ukraine gave up the idea of "hybrid" tribunal for Putin
29 April, 2024
17:39
GPS jamming is a deliberate hybrid attack by Russia – Estonian Foreign Minister
15:57
Putin's potential victory will cost much more than supporting Ukraine – Stoltenberg
15:31
Zelenskyy: We are working on obtaining additional Patriot systems
15:30
EXPLAINERHow Trump's resistance to back Ukraine's aid was broken and what Kyiv learned from it
15:29
Stoltenberg invites Zelenskyy to NATO summit and explains what to expect from it
15:19
Zelenskyy and NATO chief discuss idea of US$100 billion fund for Ukraine
15:01
PHOTONATO Secretary General arrives in Kyiv
14:30
Russian national suspected of killing Ukrainian soldiers in Germany was drunk – Spiegel
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