About: Maris Kucinskis

Estonia calls for deployment of US troops, Patriot missiles

Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid called for US Patriot missiles and troops to be deployed to her small Baltic state yesterday (4 April), telling AFP it was necessary to make deterrence "believable" for Russia.

Latvia’s chief banker arrested by anti-corruption officials

Anti-corruption authorities in Latvia have arrested the governor of the country's central bank, Ilmars Rimsevics, the government said Sunday, while assuring there is "no sign of danger" to the financial system.

Baltic leaders back bigger EU budget after Brexit

The leaders of three Baltic states yesterday (15 February) backed a proposal for EU members to pay more into the bloc's budget after 2020 to fill a Brexit void.

Baltic PMs sign deal to build high-speed rail link

Baltic state leaders inked a deal on Tuesday (31 January) to build a high-speed rail link to Berlin and Western Europe that has taken on added significance due to concerns over a resurgent Russia.

Latvian President nominates Maris Kucinskis as new PM

Latvian President Raimonds V?jonis nominated M?ris Ku?inskis as the country's next prime minister on Wednesday after the incumbent Laimdota Straujuma resigned from her post in early December.