Signe Znotina-Znota

SPOX for Latvia’s Permanent Mission to the UN 🇺🇳 in New York | Iepriekš ārlietu ministres @Braze_Baiba padomniece, COMMs @vkontrole @Europarl_EN @Brivibas36

[Signe Znotina-Znota @Znotina]

No kura vīrieša Tu gaidi ziņu katru rītu, visu laiku, un ir satraukums, ja viņš klusē pārāk ilgi?

Jā, Volodimir Zelenski, tas esi TU! 💙💛

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

🇱🇻 Latvia has achieved significant results in countering terrorist financing during the 6th round of the FATF/MONEYVAL evaluation.

🇱🇻 Delighted to share our lessons learned at the High-Level Conference on #Counterterrorism.

🇱🇻 During the session on the global #terrorism threat landscape, Latvia highlighted:

🔹 The importance of regional cooperation and information sharing.

🔹 The need for all Member States to make full use of regional mechanisms and strengthen capacity through available UN cooperation mechanisms.

🙏 Special thanks to Prosecutor Kristīna Grunte of the Office of the Prosecutor General of Latvia for presenting Latvia's achievements in preventing terrorist financing.

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

🇱🇻 Latvia stands in solidarity with our Gulf partners and strongly condemns the unprovoked attacks against Bahrain 🇧🇭 and Kuwait 🇰🇼.

‼️ The ceasefire must be fully respected, in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding and 🇺🇳 Security Council Resolution #2817.

‼️ Iran must end its destabilizing activities in the region, halt its escalatory nuclear programme, and cease attempts to threaten freedom of navigation in international waterways.

🇱🇻 Latvia supports the ongoing US–Iran negotiations aimed at achieving a sustainable diplomatic solution and remains a constructive partner.

Full 🇱🇻 statement at the #UNSC briefing on the situation in the Middle East following the attacks on Bahrain 🇧🇭: https://t.co/4f8Xj4rD0k

[OCHA Ukraine @OCHA_Ukraine]

The latest Russian attack on #Kyiv brought loss and devastation, leaving residents shaken.

“Civilians across the country should not be bracing for yet another attack. They are protected by #IHL,” says Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, @matzschmale: https://t.co/Yt3m6ulLF0

[Baiba Braže @Braze_Baiba]

Full solidarity with the people of Ukraine after yesterday’s barbaric attacks by Russia.

RU must be forced into peace through maximum pressure, including sanctions, and continuous support to Ukraine.

Latvia will continue to support Ukraine’s self-defence. #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦🇱🇻

[LTV Ziņu dienests @ltvzinas]

Nogalināto skaits Kijivā pieaudzis līdz astoņiem cilvēkiem, ziņo Kijivas kara administrācijas vadītājs Timurs Tkačenko. "Ienaidnieks atkal mērķtiecīgi veic triecienus dzīvojamajiem rajoniem un nogalina miermīlīgos iedzīvotājus," uzsver Tkačenko. https://t.co/BSERitIQ0Z

[LTV Ziņu dienests @ltvzinas]

Krievijas armija ceturtdienas rītā ar raķetēm un droniem uzbruka Kijivai, izraisot ugunsgrēkus. Okupantu uzbrukumos nogalināti vismaz pieci cilvēki, ievainoti vismaz 34 cilvēki, paziņoja pilsētas mērs Vitālijs Kļičko.

Triecieni notika pēc Ukrainas prezidenta Volodimira Zelenska brīdinājuma, ka Maskava gatavo "masīvu uzbrukumu".

[U.S. Ambassador to NATO @USAmbNATO]

This is a dangerous world, and all Allies need to spend more on our collective defense. While Poland, the Nordics, and Baltics lead the way—and Germany is on track for 2029—others lag behind. POTUS expects all Allies to step up immediately; true security requires everyone to carry their weight.

[Daniel Forti @FortiD]

It is rare for something at the UN to be a "game changer".

But this new transcripts website could be that, for diplomats and researchers alike.

Developed under UN 2.0, it uses AI to transcribe EVERY UN meeting that is broadcast live.

H/t @ronpatz.

https://t.co/ULPRTzOr4M

[Baiba Braže @Braze_Baiba]

💪Šodien koalīcija atbalstīja @Arlietas piedāvāto soļus izbeigt importu no Krievijas un Baltkrievijas.

Latvija atbalsta Ukrainu, tāpēc virzām nacionālu importa aizliegumu agresorvalstu precēm. 🇱🇻🇺🇦
Paldies kolēģiem!

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

At #UNSC briefing on maintenance of peace and security, Latvia emphasised:

⚫️ Belarus remains Russia’s close ally, enabling its aggression by providing its territory and infrastructure for attacks against Ukraine for the 5th year.

⚫️ Numerous UN reports contain independently verified evidence documenting Russia’s grave violations of international humanitarian and human rights law against Ukrainian civilians.

⚫️ Russia continues to deflect from its actions, deny access to independent investigators and rely on unverified claims and propaganda.

🇱🇻 Latvia calls on Russia to grant UN agencies and international monitors full, safe and unimpeded access to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine and relevant sites within Russia.

🇱🇻 Latvia reiterates its call for an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire.

Full 🇱🇻 statement: https://t.co/4GWYlTYxqk

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

🙌 Latvia welcomes the unanimous adoption of the 🇺🇳 #UNSC resolution renewing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) sanctions regime and the mandate of its Group of Experts for another year.

❗️The conflict in eastern DRC continues to rage, and a fit-for-purpose sanctions regime is essential to curb support for armed groups and ensure that those responsible for causing suffering to civilians and obstructing peace efforts are held accountable.

🇱🇻 Latvia also welcomes that the resolution recognizes the importance of accountability for the 2017 killings of two members of the Group of Experts, Zaida Catalán and Michael Sharp.

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

At the UNSC briefing on the Middle East, including the Palestinian question:
🕊️ Latvia reaffirms its unwavering commitment to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on a negotiated two-state solution, in accordance with the New York Declaration and relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

📉 The deteriorating human rights, humanitarian and security situation across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, undermines stability, causes immense suffering and increases security risks for both Palestinians and Israelis.

❗️We strongly condemn violent settler attacks, forcible displacement and annexation in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

⚖️ Accountability must be ensured for the assaults and killings committed, and settlement policy must be stopped.

Full 🇱🇻 statement: https://t.co/yudbR2u3lF

@RamizAlakbarov @EpshtainItay @MariamBarghouti

[Financial Times @FT]

Ukraine’s vibe shift is bad news for Russia’s economy https://t.co/w9wgOmuRwA

[Latvia Mission to the UN | #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @LatviaUN_NY]

At the #UNSC briefing on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) 🇨🇩, Latvia:

🏥 Called for safe, rapid and unhindered humanitarian access to help contain the #Ebola outbreak.

❗️Also called on all parties to remain fully engaged in peace efforts and comply with #UNSC resolutions. The gap between commitments and realities on the ground must be closed.

👍 Welcomed the support of the @UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC 🇨🇩 (@MONUSCO) to ceasefire mechanisms and called on all parties to ensure the conditions necessary for the mission to effectively support ceasefire monitoring and verification.

Full 🇱🇻 statement: https://t.co/HKTwR0Ydlw

[Andzejs Vilumsons @AndzejsVilumson]

Bija gandarījums dzirdēt konkrētus piemērus no uzņēmējiem par to kā @Arlietas darbs ir palīdzējis: a) labāk aizsargāt ES tirgu no sankcionēta importa ienākšanas ES, b) pārnest atsevišķu stratēģiskas nozīmes eksporta preču ražošanu no citām valstīm uz Latviju.

[New York Rangers @NYRangers]

ALBERTS SMITS IS OUR GUY! 🫡

[New York Rangers @NYRangers]

We're happy to have you, Alberts 🫶

[NHL @NHL]

As the fifth pick of the 2026 #NHLDraft, Alberts Smits becomes the highest drafted Latvian in NHL History! 👏

[Signe Znotina-Znota @Znotina]

Woooow! Fantastika. 🇱🇻⛸️🥅🏒👏🫶

[LTV Panorāma @ltvpanorama]

Hokejists Alberts Šmits lauž Latvijas rekordu NHL draftā: ar 5. numuru nonāk Ņujorkas "Rangers" rīcībā.
https://t.co/ibQzEBU8Lb

[LTV Ziņu dienests @ltvzinas]

Alberts Šmits aizvada pirmās intervijas ar Ņujorkas medijiem pēc tam, kad NHL drafta pirmajā kārtā ar 5. numuru viņš nonāca Ņujorkas "Rangers" paspārnē.