Karins, who had previously announced his interest in becoming the next secretary-general of the NATO alliance, offered no explanation or additional comments to the media.
Krisjanis Karins will step down as Latvia's foreign minister after probe over private flights
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He said it’s important not to panic while acknowledging “the very real threat that Russia is” and to work together to contain it.
Latvia's chief diplomat pursues NATO's top job, saying a clear vision on Russia is needed
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