Swedish forces arrive in Latvia in largest deployment with NATO …
23 hours ago · Latvia borders Russia to its east and Russia ally Belarus to its southeast. Tensions are high across Central Europe due to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Sweden’s armed forces said the mission of 550 troops will contribute to the alliance’s deterrence and defense efforts, and ensure stability in the region, and that it “marks Sweden’s ...
Hundreds of Swedish troops arrive in Latvia to join a NATO brigade
1 day ago · A ship carrying parts of a mechanised infantry battalion arrived early on Saturday in the port of Riga, the Latvian capital, escorted by the Swedish air force and units from the Swedish and ...
Hundreds of Swedish forces arrive in Latvia in largest ... - Yahoo
23 hours ago · Hundreds of Swedish troops arrived in Latvia on Saturday to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO's eastern flank, a mission Sweden is calling its most significant operation so far ...
Hundreds of Swedish forces arrive in Latvia in largest deployment …
22 hours ago · WARSAW, Poland -- Hundreds of Swedish troops arrived in Latvia on Saturday to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO's eastern flank, a mission Sweden is calling its most significant ...
Hundreds of Swedish troops arrive in Latvia for NATO mission
22 hours ago · A mechanised infantry battalion, accompanied by the Swedish air force and naval units from Sweden and Latvia, arrived at Riga’s port early Saturday, according to the Swedish armed forces. Latvia, bordering Russia and Belarus, is situated in a region of heightened tensions due to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Sweden’s deployment of 550 troops ...
Historic Swedish Force Arrives in Latvia - Swedish Armed Forces
In the early hours Saturday January 18th, the ship carrying parts of the Swedish battalion arrived at the port of Riga, escorted by the Swedish Air Force and units from the Swedish and Latvian navies. This marks Sweden’s largest commitment yet since joining NATO – contributing to the multinational brigade, MNB-LVA, in Latvia.
Swedish troops join Canadian-led NATO brigade in Latvia
21 hours ago · Article content. Hundreds of Swedish troops arrived in Latvia on Saturday to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO’s eastern flank, a mission Sweden is calling its most ...
Swedish Armed Forces to contribute forces in Latvia
Apr 29, 2024 · The Swedish Government has decided to task the Armed Forces with planning and preparing Swedish participation in NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence, Forward Land Forces (FLF), in Latvia. The contribution will consist of a force equalling the …
Latvia–Sweden relations - Wikipedia
Latvia has an embassy in Stockholm while Sweden has an embassy in Riga. Both countries border the Baltic Sea and are members of the European Union, the Nordic-Baltic Eight, the Council of Europe and NATO, among other organisations. Latvia supported Sweden's NATO membership during Sweden's accession into NATO, which was finalized on 7 March 2024.
Hundreds of Swedish forces arrive in Latvia in largest deployment …
H undreds of Swedish troops arrived in Latvia on Saturday to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along Nato’s eastern flank, a mission Sweden is calling its most significant operation so ...