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Russia Warns NATO Latvia Unprotected If Ukraine Launches Drones

5/21/2026

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Russia’s UN ambassador Vasily Nebenzya warned NATO membership will not protect Latvia from retaliation if Ukraine uses its territory for drone attacks.
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service and Nebenzya alleged Ukraine is preparing drone launches from Latvia, which Latvian officials called false.
Latvia issued two threat alerts, deployed Air Police jets, and found no drones, while U.S. Deputy Ambassador Tammy Bruce said threats to a member state are unacceptable.

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Russia’s UN ambassador Vasily Nebenzya warned NATO membership will not protect Latvia from retaliation if Ukraine uses its territory for drone attacks.
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service and Nebenzya alleged Ukraine is preparing drone launches from Latvia, which Latvian officials called false.
Latvia issued two threat alerts, deployed Air Police jets, and found no drones, while U.S. Deputy Ambassador Tammy Bruce said threats to a member state are unacceptable.