Zelenskyy Visits Latvia

Thursday, 11 January 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Latvia. The head of state is continuing his tour of the Baltic states, having previously visited Estonia and Lithuania.

"My warmest welcome to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Riga! Latvia strongly supports Ukraine's struggle for freedom and independence. Glory to Ukraine!" Latvian Foreign Minister Krišjānis Kariņš said on Twitter after meeting the Ukrainian president at Riga airport.

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He also posted a photo of himself meeting Zelenskyy at the airport.

Before that, Zelenskyy visited Tallinn. During a joint press conference with Zelenskyy, Estonian President Alar Karis said that Tallinn would provide Ukraine with €1.2 billion in aid until 2027.

The day before, Zelenskyy visited Vilnius, where Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced a new €200 million package of military assistance for Ukraine, which will include ammunition, generators and M577 armoured vehicles.

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