{
  "id": 3086551,
  "title": "It’s Not Europe, But Russia That Must Pay For Its Aggression Against Ukraine — Latvian PM",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/its-not-europe-but-russia-that-must-pay-for-its-aggression-against",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T17:58:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/it-s-not-europe-but-russia-that-must-pay-for-its-aggression-against-ukraine-latvian-pm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian aggression against Ukraine is not limited to Ukraine, but extends to the West, the UN, and NATO, according to Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs. This assertion was made during the Coalition of the Willing meeting on August 24. The Baltic states, including Latvia, are facing illegal migration threats orchestrated by the Kremlin through Belarus and criminal groups. Russia is testing the Baltic states' ability to repel such attacks, focusing on their technical capabilities and reaction time, which have been ongoing for five years since the start of the full-scale invasion. Kulbergs highlighted additional threats from cyberattacks and potential interference in political processes and elections. However, he emphasized that Russia does not realize it has only made NATO stronger, leading to the entry of Sweden and Finland into the alliance, which aligns with their objectives. Kulbergs proposed using Russia's frozen assets to pay for the war, which he estimated to be a substantial sum of €200 billion. He emphasized that Europe should stop giving Russia the opportunity to earn money using funds that fuel its military operations. Sanctions should be enforced, and the flow of spare parts for Russian missiles, often originating from Western countries, should be stopped. Kulbergs also called for not allowing Russia into international sporting and cultural venues.",
  "summary": "The narrative needs to change: Russia is waging war not just against Ukraine, but against the West, the UN, and NATO. This is evidenced by the attacks occurring on the borders with EU countries. Illegal migration is one of the threats the Baltic states are facing. It's organized by the Kremlin, acting through Belarus and certain criminal groups. And it is Russia that must pay for the war against…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}