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D. Trump surprised Kyiv and Europeans on Sunday, to whom his administration tried to apply pressure, by announcing on social media that Ukraine and Russia had agreed to a ceasefire and were halting attacks on each other's energy infrastructure. #Ukraina #Rusija #DonaldTrumpas (translated)

"Forty-one voices in the Saeima – that is something unique. 'Forty-one voices in the Saeima – that is something unique. And, of course, everyone is ready to speak and consult with the AS and Mr. Kulbergs about forming the government,' said President Edgars Rinkēvičs after meeting with all 15 parties elected to the Saeima, confirming that Kulbergs can begin forming the new government." #Politika #Mazākumvaldība #Latvija (translated)

The energy ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine comes into force. Both sides have agreed. Do not break it! US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacks on each other's energy infrastructure. #Ukraina #Krievija #Enerģētika (translated)

As a result of this morning's enemy attack, 20 people died. Another 32 people were injured and are receiving medical assistance. The number of those killed in Russian aerial bomb strikes in Zaporizhzhia has risen to 20, and another 32 people were injured, reported Ivan Fedorov, one of the chairmen of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Defense Council, on the social network Telegram. #Rusija #Ukraina #gedulas (translated)

In another case, a 15-year-old boy in Lens had his arm torn off - possibly due to a stun grenade, indicated Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, who has suspended the use of such grenades until the investigation is concluded. #FrančuProtesti #PolicijasRīcība #IzglītībasKondīcijas (translated)

According to the article, D. Trump pressured Ukraine to unilaterally stop strikes on Russian oil facilities in response to their impact on fuel prices in the USA, even though Ukraine was willing to reach a compromise in exchange for halting Russian attacks. #Ukraina #Rusija #energetika (translated)

Andris Kulbergs (AS) wrote the day after the elections that the work of the Cabinet of Ministers continued, and thanked the voters for their trust in him and the UNITED LIST. He stated that the party had also won in the Bolderāja polling station in Riga. Kulbergs pointed out that President Edgars Rinkēvičs had invited all factions to a meeting, the UNITED LIST first, and congratulated it on its historic victory. He added that there was no space for 41 faction deputies in the Saeima and the Presidential Palace. He described the coalition meeting after the elections as the calmest he could recall, stating that the issues were dealt with swiftly. In his opinion, after the elections, coalition partners and journalists showed less interest in the everyday work of the Cabinet of Ministers. Speaking about a possible tax on Netflix and other streaming platforms, Kulbergs opposed its implementation, pointing out that it could hinder cooperation with the USA. He said that the USA currently ranks 15th in terms of Latvia's foreign trade, behind Russia, and mentioned discussions with American entrepreneurs, the Hollywood industry, and security and the deployment of US forces in Latvia. According to him, during the Latvian president's visit to the USA, the US ambassador had organized a meeting for the Latvian business delegation with about 300 high-level entrepreneurs, while HBO had already arrived in Latvia for talks. Kulbergs estimated that the streaming platform fee could generate about 600,000 euros but emphasized that those costs would likely be borne by consumers, with subscription prices increasing. He believed that the funding for the Latvian film industry could be found in other ways, including reviewing the SIF programs, and he criticized the Ministry of Culture for not finding a solution without a new tax in four months. #Latvija #vēlēšanas #politika (translated)

Alongside security, one of the priorities for the entire coalition must be demographics - promoting birth rates and supporting families. This is what should be agreed upon more broadly," outlines Artūrs Butāns, a member of the Saeima (National Alliance). #Politika #ValdībasVeidošana #Saeima (translated)