On 15 and 16 July 2025, during a working visit to the United States, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže had discussions with public officials, businesspeople, and opinion leaders on the international security situation, further support to Ukraine, and containment of Russia. The Minister delivered a speech at the prestigious Aspen Security Forum, in a discussion titled “Tanks But No Tanks: The Future of European Defense”. Baiba Braže is the first Latvian politician to speak at this event. “The Allies have everything they need to deal with the threat posed by Russia – strength, leadership and commitment to investing in their defence capabilities, to support Ukraine and weaken Russia. The U.S. role is crucial to maintain strong…