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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Nacionālās drošības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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Ban on transit of manganese ore – in the EU sanctions proposal! Following Latvia's initiative, @EU_Commission has come forward with the 14th sanctions package proposal, including a ban on the transit of manganese ore through the EU to Russia. This is a Latvian achievement. 1/3 https://t.co/xB5XLDcUzG

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Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Nacionālās drošības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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My first visit was to Ukraine, a conversation with S.Sydorenko⤵️

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Kaspars Briškens (@Briskens)
PROGRESĪVIE · Tautsaimniecības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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To successfully implement the Rail Baltica project, changes are needed. We have created a plan where Riga is connected and costs are reduced by 35%. An open competition for one responsible person will also conclude. Challenges are plenty, but we are committed to solving them. @Sat_Min has received the resignations of both EDZL board members. The shareholders' meeting is planned for May 2, during which an interim board will be appointed.

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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Nacionālās drošības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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Today, I welcomed a bipartisan delegation of the United States Congress. I am grateful for this visit following a very powerful and critically important decision for us. The people of Ukraine were counting on this decision. We are glad that the United States remains with Ukraine, that it remains our main powerful ally. We discussed military macro-financial support and military assistance, including the need for artillery shells, long-range missiles, electronic warfare equipment, UAVs, combat aviation, and support in developing the Ukrainian defense industry. We also talked about the confiscation of Russian terrorists’ frozen assets, support for Ukraine on its path to NATO, security commitments, Ukraine’s Peace Formula, and U.S. participation in the first inaugural Peace Summit.

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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Nacionālās drošības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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SCOOP: The Biden administration is preparing a larger-than-normal package of military aid for Ukraine that will include armored vehicles, in addition to urgently needed artillery and air defenses, according to two U.S. officials. DOD expects to move the package quickly as soon as Biden signs an expected bill providing $60B in new aid to Ukraine. w @LeeHudson_ https://t.co/kI86JvSNnq

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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Nacionālās drošības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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Today was a great opportunity to meet, listen to and question one of the best US international relations experts, Gideon Rose. He believes and firmly advocates that the US leadership must change its approach to the war in Ukraine from 'not letting Ukraine lose' to 'ensuring Ukraine's victory'❗️

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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Nacionālās drošības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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BREAKING: US House of Representatives approves confiscation of frozen Russian assets in the US and handing them over to Ukraine. I’ve been working on this since the war began with many good people in Ukraine and around the world. This is a huge milestone and paves the way for the rest of the allies to do the same. A good day for Ukraine and a bad one for Putin

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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Nacionālās drošības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed decision to approve vital aid for Ukraine. Anticipating Senate approval and swift delivery of military assistance. Many thanks, America🇺🇸 and let’s continue providing support for Ukraine🇺🇦 against Russia’s aggression. https://t.co/qKgBo0MfVK

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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Nacionālās drošības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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The US House of Representatives is voting on a $61bn aid package for Ukraine today. https://t.co/ss4pS2T5v9

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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Nacionālās drošības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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Russian security services use European criminal groups to attack Kremlin opposition. “This incident highlights a pattern of Russian intelligence services leveraging European criminal groups to target Kremlin opponents.” https://t.co/vNQlSgyfpr

Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
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The GUR released footage of Ukrainian air defense / anti-aircraft operators. They claim responsibility for the downing of the Tu-22M3 bomber. 'A Russian Tu-22M3 was shot down at a distance of about 300 kilometers from Ukraine using the same means that had previously hit the Russian A-50 long-range radar and control aircraft. As a result of the hit, the bomber was able to fly to the Stavropol area, where it crashed. It should be noted that this is the first successful destruction of a strategic bomber in the air during a combat mission during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine,' they add.

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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Nacionālās drošības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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It turns out Germans also have a backbone. Well, at least their foreign minister. https://t.co/OMaS44vkcW

The suspicion that Putin is recruiting agents in our country to carry out attacks on German soil is extremely grave. We will not allow Putin to bring his terror to Germany. This was communicated to the Russian ambassador today during a summons. @ABaerbock

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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
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German police arrest suspected Russian spies (German-Russian nationals) over bombing plan. The Russians had planned to bomb industrial and military facilities to disrupt military aid to Ukraine. https://t.co/ThxAIeI5IZ

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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
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Good news from the US Congress❗️Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday he is sticking with his plan to put a series of foreign aid bills on the floor, including funding for Ukraine. https://t.co/k1KMxojVVz

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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Nacionālās drošības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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Excellent discussion with Latvian women opinion leaders and entrepreneurs, together with my friend @EvikaSilina. We need to keep empowering women, so they can reach the top. Let’s break the glass ceiling! https://t.co/ZCoph2Reoo

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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Nacionālās drošības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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Good news from the US Congress! House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner (R-Ohio) says he expects the House to pass Ukraine military aid this week with “overwhelming support.”❗️❗️❗️ https://t.co/uFNKggPSRd

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Ainars Latkovskis (@a_latkovskis)
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Nacionālās drošības komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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Clearly about Iran's attack on Israel

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