Russians entering Latvia required to sign document condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine
Latvian authorities ask Russians who want to enter Latvia to sign a document condemning the war in Ukraine, reports the news website LSM. LSM notes that Russians who immigrated to Latvia express indignation in social networks because of checks at the border.
💬 “The purpose of the inspections is to identify persons who support Russia's military aggression against Ukraine and may pose a threat to the national security of Latvia," the Latvian State Security Service said in a statement.
62 foreigners have already been denied entry into Latvia. Among them are 41 Russians, 14 Belarusians and 7 citizens of other countries. These persons got their visa for travel to the Schengen area canceled.