Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa from 'Jaunā Vienotība' has directed three ministries to report on their progress concerning the latest materials related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This development indicates Latvia's involvement in an investigation surrounding the possible recruitment of underage girls. The ministries of Education and Science, Welfare, and Interior have been given until March 20 to submit their reports.

In a separate but significant piece of news, Russia has launched rocket strikes against Ukraine's capital city, Kyiv. Local authorities have reported multiple explosions in the city, prompting air raid warnings in Kyiv, Kyiv region, and additional areas across Ukraine. This attack is part of an ongoing conflict that has escalated in recent days, with Russia intensifying its military activities in the region.

Moreover, Russian military operations have included the deployment of drones, with reports indicating that over 100 drones were sent to Ukraine during the previous night alone. The Ukrainian Air Force managed to shoot down 69 of those drones, though several still managed to strike their targets. In total, Russia has reportedly launched more than two thousand drones and a significant number of missiles and precision-guided bombs at Ukraine over the past week, indicating a high level of ongoing military engagement in the area.