Poland Will Stop Providing Weapons To Ukraine

Poland Will Stop Providing Weapons To Ukraine

Handout file photo dated April 13, 2022 shows President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky (C) posing with President of Poland Andrzej Duda (2L), President of Latvia Egils Levits (2R), President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda (L) and President of Estonia Alar Karis (R) during their visit to Kyiv, Ukraine. Poland said Wednesday it will stop providing weapons to Ukraine amid a growing dispute between the two countries over a temporary ban on Ukrainian grain imports. Poland has long been one of Ukraine’s staunchest backers since Moscow’s invasion of its neighbor, alongside multiple former Eastern bloc nations who fear they could be next if Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expansionist war is successful. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

President Egils Levits (C) of Latvia cheers for his team during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships bronze medal match between USA and Latvia in Tampere on May 28, 2023. BEST QUALITY FROM SOURCE LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships 2023

President Egils Levits (C) of Latvia cheers for his team during the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships bronze medal match between USA and Latvia in Tampere on May 28, 2023. BEST QUALITY FROM SOURCE LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

LATVIA-RIGA-POLISH PRESIDENT-VISIT

LATVIA-RIGA-POLISH PRESIDENT-VISIT

(230203) -- RIGA, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Polish President Andrzej Duda (R) and Latvian President Egils Levits inspect the guard of honor during an official welcome ceremony in Riga, Latvia, on Feb. 1, 2023. (Photo by Edijs Palens/Xinhua)

LATVIA-RIGA-POLISH PRESIDENT-VISIT

LATVIA-RIGA-POLISH PRESIDENT-VISIT

(230203) -- RIGA, Feb. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Polish President Andrzej Duda, accompanied by Latvian President Egils Levits (not in the picture), inspects the guard of honor during an official welcome ceremony in Riga, Latvia, on Feb. 1, 2023. (Photo by Edijs Palens/Xinhua)

LATVIA-RIGA-NEW COALITION GOVERNMENT

LATVIA-RIGA-NEW COALITION GOVERNMENT

(221214) -- RIGA, Dec. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Latvian President Egils Levits (8th L) attends first session of the new coalition government in Riga, Latvia, on Dec. 14, 2022. Two months after the general election, the Parliament of Latvia on Wednesday approved the country's new three-party coalition government led by incumbent Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins. (Photo by Janis/Xinhua)

Palestinian president warns about seriousness of int'l community silence on destruction of two-state solution

STORY: Palestinian president warns about seriousness of int'l community silence on destruction of two-state solution DATELINE: Dec. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:29 LOCATION: West Bank CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Latvian President Egils Levits meeting STORYLINE: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday warned about the seriousness of the international silence regarding the destruction of the two-state solution. He made the remarks during a meeting with Latvian President Egils Levits. Abbas urged the international community to link its relations with Israel to the extent of its commitment to those principles, to stop all unilateral actions, and to return the withheld Palestinian funds. He also called on the European Union and its member states not to deal with the Israeli government, which does not recognize the two-state solution based on international legitimacy and signed agreements. For his part, Levits said he felt sorry for the casualties in th

76th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly - NYC

76th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly - NYC

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: The President of Latvia Egils Levits speaks during the annual gathering in New York City for the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 21, 2021 in New York City. This year's event, which has been shortened due to Covid-19 restrictions, will highlight the global issues of defeating the Covid-19 pandemic and of re-invigorating the post-pandemic global economy. Photo by Spencer Platt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

76th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly - NYC

76th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly - NYC

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: The President of Latvia Egils Levits speaks during the annual gathering in New York City for the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 21, 2021 in New York City. This year's event, which has been shortened due to Covid-19 restrictions, will highlight the global issues of defeating the Covid-19 pandemic and of re-invigorating the post-pandemic global economy. Photo by Spencer Platt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

76th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly - NYC

76th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly - NYC

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: The President of Latvia Egils Levits speaks during the annual gathering in New York City for the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 21, 2021 in New York City. This year's event, which has been shortened due to Covid-19 restrictions, will highlight the global issues of defeating the Covid-19 pandemic and of re-invigorating the post-pandemic global economy. Photo by Spencer Platt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

76th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly - NYC

76th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly - NYC

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: The President of Latvia Egils Levits speaks during the annual gathering in New York City for the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 21, 2021 in New York City. This year's event, which has been shortened due to Covid-19 restrictions, will highlight the global issues of defeating the Covid-19 pandemic and of re-invigorating the post-pandemic global economy. Photo by Spencer Platt/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

NATO Summit - Justin Trudeau and Eglis Levits

NATO Summit - Justin Trudeau and Eglis Levits

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is seen at the start of a meeting with Latvian President Egils Levits at the NATO Summit Monday June 14, 2021 in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

NATO Summit - Justin Trudeau and Eglis Levits

NATO Summit - Justin Trudeau and Eglis Levits

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Latvian President Egils Levits at the NATO Summit Monday June 14, 2021 in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

NATO Summit - Justin Trudeau and Jens Stoltenberg

NATO Summit - Justin Trudeau and Jens Stoltenberg

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Latvian President Egils Levits at the NATO Summit Monday June 14, 2021 in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

NATO Summit - Justin Trudeau and Jens Stoltenberg

NATO Summit - Justin Trudeau and Jens Stoltenberg

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Latvian President Egils Levits at the NATO Summit Monday June 14, 2021 in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

NATO Summit - Arrival Of Leaders - Brussels

NATO Summit - Arrival Of Leaders - Brussels

Handout - Egils Levits (President, Republic of Latvia) arrives at NATO Headquarters for the NATO Summit in Brussels, Belgium on June 14, 2021. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM EDITORIAL USE ONLY

NATO Summit - Justin Trudeau and Eglis Levits

NATO Summit - Justin Trudeau and Eglis Levits

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Latvian President Egils Levits at the NATO Summit Monday June 14, 2021 in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by Adrian Wyld/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets President of the Republic of Latvia - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets President of the Republic of Latvia - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with the President of the Republic of Latvia, H.E. Mr. Egils Levits at the Vatican on May 10, 2021. Photo by Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets President of the Republic of Latvia - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets President of the Republic of Latvia - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with the President of the Republic of Latvia, H.E. Mr. Egils Levits at the Vatican on May 10, 2021. Photo by Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets President of the Republic of Latvia - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets President of the Republic of Latvia - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with the President of the Republic of Latvia, H.E. Mr. Egils Levits at the Vatican on May 10, 2021. Photo by Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets President of the Republic of Latvia - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets President of the Republic of Latvia - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with the President of the Republic of Latvia, H.E. Mr. Egils Levits at the Vatican on May 10, 2021. Photo by Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets President of the Republic of Latvia - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets President of the Republic of Latvia - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with the President of the Republic of Latvia, H.E. Mr. Egils Levits at the Vatican on May 10, 2021. Photo by Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets President of the Republic of Latvia - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets President of the Republic of Latvia - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with the President of the Republic of Latvia, H.E. Mr. Egils Levits at the Vatican on May 10, 2021. Photo by Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan-Latvia talks

Japan-Latvia talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) and Latvian President Egils Levits shake hands at the state guesthouse in Tokyo on Oct. 25, 2019. (Pool photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo