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Moscow threatens Latvia over drone claims

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May 20, 2026

Russia's UN envoy Nebenzia accuses Latvia of aiding Ukrainian drone attacks; Latvia calls it false. Moscow warns it could strike Latvian sites, a move that would likely provoke a NATO response.

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