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Ivars Ijabs (@ijabs)
EP deputāts, Renew Europe VP
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🎾 The "Latvijas attīstībai" candidate for the Prime Minister's office and Member of the European Parliament Ivars @Ijabs believes that Latvia's biggest problem is not a lack of ideas, but the inability to make difficult decisions in time. In the interview, he reveals why Europe is an opportunity, not an obstacle, why Ukraine is also a Latvian security issue, and why without a strong economy it will not be possible to solve any other state problem. 👉 Read the full interview with Ivars Ijabs on our website: https://t.co/kV7hLHQIlx

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Kristaps Krištopans (@Chapis)
LATVIJA PIRMAJĀ VIETĀ · Saeimas deputāts
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A short masterclass in undermining the national economy.. 👨‍🏫 Source: Budget and Finance (Tax) Committee meeting https://t.co/Ob5XtDGEFv

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TVNET
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Latvia adds hockey player Ovechkin and the Russian oligarch who financed Trump's son's wedding to its blacklist

LTV Ziņas (@ltvzinas)
Sabiedriskā medija ziņas
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Russian hockey player Alexander Ovechkin, who promotes the regime of the aggressor state, and oligarch Umar Kremlev, close to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, have been included in Latvia's list of undesirable persons or "persona non grata", announced Foreign Minister Baiba Braže (JV). Both individuals have been banned from entering Latvia for an indefinite period.

❌ I have decided to include in the list of unwanted persons (persona non gratae) and indefinitely ban entry to Latvia 🇱🇻 ⛔️ Aleksandr Ovechkin ⛔️ Umar Kremlev in accordance with Article 104, Part 3, Point 1 of the Immigration Law.

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Baiba Braže (@Braze_Baiba)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Ārlietu ministre
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The deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children is a crime, and Russia must not be allowed to turn it into a fait accompli. Our goal is the return of every Ukrainian child and accountability for everyone involved. In August, 103 Ukrainian children were brought home, bringing the total to 2,525. But the work is far from over. There is important progress. The EU is preparing sanctions against 27 Russian individuals and entities linked to the deportation and indoctrination of Ukrainian children. Lithuania has allocated €600,000 to Ukrainian organisations working on returns and rehabilitation. New Zealand has joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children as its 51st member. Together with Canada and Norway, we are preparing the International Conference on Returning Ukrainian Children, Detained Civilians and Prisoners of War in Toronto. The return of our children will be high on the agenda. I thank everyone who is turning international solidarity into concrete action. We need to widen the Coalition, increase pressure on Russia, identify and sanction every person and entity involved in these crimes, and strengthen the mechanisms that help us locate and return our children. Russia must not be allowed to steal Ukrainian children, erase their identity, place them in Russian families, or turn them against their own country and face no consequences. Every stolen or deported Ukrainian child must come home. There can be no comprehensive and lasting peace without bringing Ukraine’s children home.

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Jauns.lv
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Putin supporter, hockey player Ovechkin, and financier of Trump's son's wedding included in Latvia's 'black list'

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Baiba Braže (@Braze_Baiba)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Ārlietu ministre
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Russia's attack on Kyiv has completely destroyed the warehouse of the charity foundation of Olena Zelenska, wife of the Ukrainian president. Generators, household appliances, and medical equipment have burned down. Computers for Ukrainian schoolchildren are also visible in the ashes. They were purchased with money from Latvian donors and were brought to Ukraine by the charity organization “https://t.co/df6y8tj07r”. After the initial feeling of helplessness and anger, one must continue to help, emphasizes the head of the organization, Rūta Dimanta. 🖥️ https://t.co/OU7K5uyM08

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Dāvis Mārtiņš Daugavietis (@DDaugavietis45)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Saeimas deputāts
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@Braze_Baiba @hasek_dominik Latvia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has placed Alexander Ovechkin on the blacklist, meaning he will no longer be allowed to enter Latvia due to his support for Putin’s regime.

❌ I have decided to include in the list of unwanted persons (persona non gratae) and indefinitely ban entry to Latvia 🇱🇻 ⛔️ Aleksandr Ovechkin ⛔️ Umar Kremlev in accordance with Article 104, Part 3, Point 1 of the Immigration Law.

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Press.lv
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Saeima adopts amendments to the law that will allow an accelerated increase in the fee for transit of Russian grain.

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Aivis Ceriņš (@CerinsAivis)
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Biedrības 'Latvijas restarts' biedrs
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Ask yourself an honest question: would you celebrate together with a man who drinks vodka in his free time together with a child and women rapist? Surely no one would want to! Ovechkin is that motherfurcker orc who drinks with Putin and parties together.

Wishing a happy 41st birthday to Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin! 🎉 Ovi enters his 22nd season just 11 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record for most combined regular-season and playoff goals 👀🔥

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Jānis Patmalnieks (@patmalnieksj)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Saeimas deputāts
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❌ I have decided to include in the list of unwanted persons (persona non gratae) and indefinitely ban entry to Latvia 🇱🇻 ⛔️ Aleksandr Ovechkin ⛔️ Umar Kremlev in accordance with Article 104, Part 3, Point 1 of the Immigration Law.

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Dāvis Mārtiņš Daugavietis (@DDaugavietis45)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Saeimas deputāts
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Thank you @Braze_Baiba for the decision and for once again showing the international community that sports = politics! https://t.co/fZk6bS7ZBC

❌ I have decided to include in the list of unwanted persons (persona non gratae) and indefinitely ban entry to Latvia 🇱🇻 ⛔️ Aleksandr Ovechkin ⛔️ Umar Kremlev in accordance with Article 104, Part 3, Point 1 of the Immigration Law.

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TVNET
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Government reviews decision made during Sprūds' time and will purchase cheaper Czech self-propelled howitzers

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Jānis Zalāns (@Janis_Zalans)
Austošā Saule Latvijai · ASL valdes loceklis
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🔶️How we differ from everyone! Inconvenient for the authorities - needed for Latvia! 🔸️Dace Lindberga @lindberga22 | TV24 debates 'Fight for Latvia' Inconvenient for the authorities - needed for Latvia! List No. 12 https://t.co/0uR92DEX5V

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Edmunds Jurēvics (@EdmundsJurevics)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Saeimas deputāts
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❌ I have decided to include in the list of unwanted persons (persona non gratae) and indefinitely ban entry to Latvia 🇱🇻 ⛔️ Aleksandr Ovechkin ⛔️ Umar Kremlev in accordance with Article 104, Part 3, Point 1 of the Immigration Law.

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Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze
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Previous government's decision on expensive howitzers purchase from Sweden canceled

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