Latvian government
The Latvian government is the executive branch of the Republic of Latvia, headed by the Prime Minister. It is formed following parliamentary elections and is responsible for domestic and foreign policy, as well as implementing laws passed by the Saeima (parliament). Latvia is a member of the European Union and NATO, and its government participates in shaping common EU policy, including sanctions.
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EU extends Ukraine-related sanctions three years but drops Usmanov and Fridman in compromise
EU ambassadors agreed on 22 September to extend the bloc's individual sanctions related to Ukraine's territorial integrity for 36 months, until 22 September 2029, in a compromise that removes Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from the list. Latvia, the only holdout, lifted its veto and abstained, and announced it will impose its own national sanctions against the two men.