• Ar
  • Es
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Feature
  • Videos
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Feature
Videos
Infographs
In Pictures
  1. Home
  2. News
  3. Europe
  4. Latvia authorizes nationals to fight in Ukraine
Europe

Latvia authorizes nationals to fight in Ukraine

  • By Al Mayadeen Net
  • Source: Agencies
  • 28 Feb 2022 15:07
  • 2 Shares

Latvia joins reactionary forces in fighting Russia in Ukraine.

  •  Ukrainian soldiers marching during an Independence Day parade. (AFP)Ukrainian soldiers marching during an Independence Day parade. (AFP)

The Latvian parliament has unanimously authorized Latvian citizens to fight alongside Ukraine if willing, according to a foreign ministry spokesperson.

"Our citizens who want to support Ukraine and volunteer to serve there to defend Ukraine's independence and our common security must be able to do so," said Juris Rancanis, chairman of the parliamentary defense, home affairs and corruption prevention commission.

Latvia isn't alone - the Embassy of Ukraine in "Israel" on Saturday told Israelis on Facebook that those who wished to travel to Ukraine to fight against Russia could do so, providing them with contact information.

"Urgent! To the attention of persons who wish to participate in the protection of Ukraine from the Russian military aggression!" the post read.

"Dear compatriots," Kiev's mission said, "brothers and all caring citizens of Israel and other countries who are currently in Israel! The Embassy has begun the formation of lists of volunteers who wish to participate in combat actions against the Russian aggressor."

The embassy provided its contact information, informing Israelis of the information they needed to provide in their email. It demanded their ID, citizenship, date of birth, foreign passport number, military specialty, and contacts.

Read more: NATO Baltic states invoke Alliance Article 4 against Russia
  • Latvia
  • Ukraine
  • Russia
  • Juris Rancanis
Russia & NATO

Russia & NATO

As the Draconian Western-led sanctions on Russia exacerbate the economic crisis worldwide, and as Russian troops gain more ground despite the influx of military aid into Ukraine, exposing US direct involvement in bio-labs spread across Eastern Europe and the insurgence of neo-Nazi groups… How will things unfold?

Trending Now

All
Denmark to bolster NATO numbers

Denmark to send 800 NATO troops to Latvia

Most Read

Indonesian president Joko Widodo during an interview in Jakarta in 2016 (Reuters)

Widodo urges Indonesia to abandon Visa, MasterCard to be 'independent'

  • Asia
  • 16 Mar
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen listens to opening remarks before testifying before the Senate Finance Committee about the President's proposed budget request for the fiscal year 2024, Thursday, March 16, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP)

US Debt ceiling ‘must be raised’ ahead of default: Treasury Secretary

  • US & Canada
  • 16 Mar
The Desert of the Real; Russia's SMO a year later

The Desert of the Real; Russia's SMO a year later

  • Europe
  • 14 Mar
Rallies held in Washington DC to protest US militarism

Peace rallies held in Washington DC to protest US militarism

  • US & Canada
  • 18 Mar

Read this

All
Estonian troops parade in Narva, Estonia (AP)
Europe

NATO weighs deploying 300,000 troops on Russia's borders

  • 19 Mar
UK Home Secretary visits Rwanda to push for migrant deportation plan
Africa

UK expands criticized migrant deportation deal with Rwanda

  • 19 Mar
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid are seen at the Bab al Hawa border crossing with Syria on  February 9, 2023. (Reuters)
MENA

Syrian Red Crescent: Militants prevent aid convoys from entering Idlib

  • 19 Mar
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani holds a press conference in Tehran on July 13, 2022. (AFP)
Europe

Iran lambasts French police over excessive violence against protesters

  • 19 Mar
Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS