Latvia is set to send a shipment of drones to bolster Ukraine's armed forces. This initiative is part of a charitable project designed to procure drones through public fundraising on the platform Ziedot.lv.

An event spotlighting this effort is slated for Monday, February 3, at the Ukrainian Embassy in Riga, Latvia, where officials will announce the dispatch of 100 drones to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reports Delfi. Key officials expected to attend include Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, …

Norwegian authorities, acting on a request from Latvian officials, have detained the vessel Silver Dania, crewed by Russians, on suspicion of damaging an underwater communication cable in the Baltic Sea, reports Norway's National Broadcasting Corporation, NRK. The ship has been brought to the port of Tromsø, police confirmed on Friday, January 31.

According to NRK, the ship is owned by the Norwegian shipping company Silversea, but its entire crew is composed of Russian nationals. Built in 1989 …

In a significant boost to Ukraine's military capabilities, Sweden is set to receive a fleet of 16 high-speed assault boats. These vessels are designed to enable Ukrainian forces to conduct operations on the Dnipro River and to assert control over the Black Sea coastline. Sweden has announced its largest military aid package to Ukraine, valued at $1.2 billion, which includes the delivery of 16 CB90 combat boats. These vessels are expected to enhance Ukraine's riverine and coastal capabilities, …