Raimonds Bricis
@bricis.bsky.social
Connecting the dots. Working for the EPP Group in the European Parliament. Previously - NATO Communications & Information Agency. Views my own, reshares are not endorsements.
Russian services have penetrated everywhere and deeply into the West; here is a very good article from Danish investigative journalists. danwatch.dk/droneangreb-...
September 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Russian services have penetrated everywhere and deeply into the West; here is a very good article from Danish investigative journalists. danwatch.dk/droneangreb-...
Russia will not rest until it is stopped and defeated in Ukraine.
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September 5, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Russia will not rest until it is stopped and defeated in Ukraine.
jamestown.substack.com/p/russian-fo...
jamestown.substack.com/p/russian-fo...
NATO and Latvia 🇱🇻 host joint exercise to enhance defence readiness against threats on Latvian border
www.ncia.nato.int/newsroom/new...
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August 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
NATO and Latvia 🇱🇻 host joint exercise to enhance defence readiness against threats on Latvian border
www.ncia.nato.int/newsroom/new...
www.ncia.nato.int/newsroom/new...
“History warns us to think twice. The Baltic nations know what “only de facto” Russian occupation means — and that “temporary” can last half a century.”
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FT: Baltic states know Russian occupation is never temporary
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FT: Baltic states know Russian occupation is never temporary
August 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“History warns us to think twice. The Baltic nations know what “only de facto” Russian occupation means — and that “temporary” can last half a century.”
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FT: Baltic states know Russian occupation is never temporary
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FT: Baltic states know Russian occupation is never temporary
The Kremlin has a bad track record of keeping its promises and sticking to its commitments.
August 11, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The Kremlin has a bad track record of keeping its promises and sticking to its commitments.
Well done!
Latvia secures exclusive contract to deliver advanced drones to Ukraine.
The procurement competition attracted the interest of 163 entrepreneurs from 57 member states of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group.
eng.lsm.lv/article/soci...
Latvia secures exclusive contract to deliver advanced drones to Ukraine.
The procurement competition attracted the interest of 163 entrepreneurs from 57 member states of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group.
eng.lsm.lv/article/soci...
July 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Well done!
Latvia secures exclusive contract to deliver advanced drones to Ukraine.
The procurement competition attracted the interest of 163 entrepreneurs from 57 member states of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group.
eng.lsm.lv/article/soci...
Latvia secures exclusive contract to deliver advanced drones to Ukraine.
The procurement competition attracted the interest of 163 entrepreneurs from 57 member states of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group.
eng.lsm.lv/article/soci...
“Russia is not just Ukraine’s problem. It is a systemic threat to the international order,” writes Latvia’s foreign minister Baiba Braže.
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econ.st/4mNRcMo
June 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
“Russia is not just Ukraine’s problem. It is a systemic threat to the international order,” writes Latvia’s foreign minister Baiba Braže.
econ.st/4mNRcMo
econ.st/4mNRcMo
FT: Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil if no deal on Ukraine
www.ft.com/content/784b...
www.ft.com/content/784b...
March 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
FT: Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil if no deal on Ukraine
www.ft.com/content/784b...
www.ft.com/content/784b...
Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has destroyed Gazprom's business model.
www.ft.com/content/5da4...
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March 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has destroyed Gazprom's business model.
www.ft.com/content/5da4...
www.ft.com/content/5da4...
President Donald Trump’s pick as NATO ambassador reassured senators at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s commitment to the military alliance was “ironclad.”
apnews.com/article/matt...
apnews.com/article/matt...
March 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
President Donald Trump’s pick as NATO ambassador reassured senators at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s commitment to the military alliance was “ironclad.”
apnews.com/article/matt...
apnews.com/article/matt...
Ursula von der Leyen: "Europe is ready to assume its responsibilities. ReArm Europe could mobilise close to EUR 800 billion for a safe and resilient Europe. We will continue working closely with our partners in NATO. This is a moment for Europe. And we are ready to step up."
March 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Ursula von der Leyen: "Europe is ready to assume its responsibilities. ReArm Europe could mobilise close to EUR 800 billion for a safe and resilient Europe. We will continue working closely with our partners in NATO. This is a moment for Europe. And we are ready to step up."
Europe’s rescue mission on Ukraine: keep Trump engaged
“The PM [Starmer] will bring people together and politely make sure they realise that there is only one negotiation in town — and that’s President Trump’s.”
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“The PM [Starmer] will bring people together and politely make sure they realise that there is only one negotiation in town — and that’s President Trump’s.”
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March 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Europe’s rescue mission on Ukraine: keep Trump engaged
“The PM [Starmer] will bring people together and politely make sure they realise that there is only one negotiation in town — and that’s President Trump’s.”
on.ft.com/41OdWDD
“The PM [Starmer] will bring people together and politely make sure they realise that there is only one negotiation in town — and that’s President Trump’s.”
on.ft.com/41OdWDD
Today’s news in Russia.
March 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Today’s news in Russia.
Much has already been said about yesterday's events at the White House.
Just now, the president arrived in London, where he was warmly welcomed by the British Prime Minister.
Tomorrow, Zelensky is scheduled to meet with King Charles.
But what about the online space?
1/5
Just now, the president arrived in London, where he was warmly welcomed by the British Prime Minister.
Tomorrow, Zelensky is scheduled to meet with King Charles.
But what about the online space?
1/5
March 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Much has already been said about yesterday's events at the White House.
Just now, the president arrived in London, where he was warmly welcomed by the British Prime Minister.
Tomorrow, Zelensky is scheduled to meet with King Charles.
But what about the online space?
1/5
Just now, the president arrived in London, where he was warmly welcomed by the British Prime Minister.
Tomorrow, Zelensky is scheduled to meet with King Charles.
But what about the online space?
1/5
"Don't 'give Russia what they want," says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Read: kyivindependent.com/kallas-decri...
Read: kyivindependent.com/kallas-decri...
February 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Don't 'give Russia what they want," says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Read: kyivindependent.com/kallas-decri...
Read: kyivindependent.com/kallas-decri...
Financial Times: Zelenskyy offers to step down in exchange for peace and Ukraine’s Nato membership
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February 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Financial Times: Zelenskyy offers to step down in exchange for peace and Ukraine’s Nato membership
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The Economist:
“NATO has been the world’s most successful alliance: its disappearance is hard to imagine. But the old things have passed away; all things have become new. Europe needs to face up to that before it is too late.”
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
“NATO has been the world’s most successful alliance: its disappearance is hard to imagine. But the old things have passed away; all things have become new. Europe needs to face up to that before it is too late.”
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
February 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Economist:
“NATO has been the world’s most successful alliance: its disappearance is hard to imagine. But the old things have passed away; all things have become new. Europe needs to face up to that before it is too late.”
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
“NATO has been the world’s most successful alliance: its disappearance is hard to imagine. But the old things have passed away; all things have become new. Europe needs to face up to that before it is too late.”
www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
Once again, critical undersea infrastructure has been damaged in the Baltic Sea. Early on the morning of January 27, an underwater fiber-optic cable connecting Sweden and Latvia was damaged. Just a few weeks ago, critical infrastructure connecting Finland and Estonia was also damaged.
January 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Once again, critical undersea infrastructure has been damaged in the Baltic Sea. Early on the morning of January 27, an underwater fiber-optic cable connecting Sweden and Latvia was damaged. Just a few weeks ago, critical infrastructure connecting Finland and Estonia was also damaged.
Straight talking Donald.
January 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Straight talking Donald.
Finally! Today, the European Parliament adopted a critical resolution that condemns the Russian regime's systematic falsification of historical arguments to justify its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.
January 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Finally! Today, the European Parliament adopted a critical resolution that condemns the Russian regime's systematic falsification of historical arguments to justify its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.
January 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
December 20, 2024 at 7:39 AM