Latvian and international leaders are wary of Vladimir Putin's designs on the Baltic republics. His justification for invading Ukraine was that the eastern Donbas region was home to Russian ...

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He's also a proven leader on and off the ice, as he not only serves as an alternate for Latvia but captains the QMJHL's Saint John Sea Dogs. In 23 games so far this season in the Q, Mateiko has 19 ...

1: Sammi Talks Capitals, Ovechkin Update, Players To Watch & Goalie Adventures In Pilot He's also a proven leader on and off the ice, as he not only serves as an alternate for Latvia but captains ...