The Cabinet of Ministers approves the provision of humanitarian aid to Ukraine

The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has adopted Order No. 517 “On the Provision of Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine,” which was officially published in the August 27, 2026, issue No. 164 of Latvijas Vēstnesis (OP 2026/164). The decision reinforces the state’s support policy for war-torn Ukraine and is part of a broader set of government decisions in this publication.

Legal Basis of the Decision

Order No. 517 is included in the Cabinet of Ministers orders section and published in the official publication Latvijas Vēstnesis with the reference OP 2026/164. It is one of several government decisions approved in a single session and published in a single issue.

Context of the Support Policy

The provision of humanitarian aid to Ukraine is part of Latvia’s long-term foreign and support policy aimed at mitigating the consequences of the war. The decision is made at a time when the state continues to provide both military and civilian support to Ukraine.

Official Reference

• Document: Cabinet of Ministers Order No. 517 “On the Provision of Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine”
• Publisher: Official publication of the Republic of Latvia Latvijas Vēstnesis
• Issue and Date: August 27, 2026, No. 164
• Official Reference: OP 2026/164

The publication of the decision in the official gazette ensures its legal force and accessibility to the public, confirming Latvia’s commitment to continue supporting Ukraine in its fight against aggression.

Source: Latvijas Vēstnesis, August 27, 2026, No. 164 (OP 2026/164) — Cabinet of Ministers Order No. 517 “On the Provision of Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine”.