Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says France agreed to talks on extending nuclear deterrence to Latvia

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in Brussels, Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs announced that French President Emmanuel Macron had agreed to begin negotiations for Latvia to join a French nuclear deterrence initiative. France also committed to boosting its military presence in Latvia, particularly in air defense. This development came after Latvia agreed to abstain on an EU decision to remove two billionaires from the Russian sanctions list and extend sanctions on others for three years. The move signals closer security cooperation between Latvia and France amid regional security concerns.