Latvia bans entry for 15 Russia & Belarus citizens

Latvia has blacklisted 15 citizens of Russia and Belarus on grounds that their activities pose a threat to the nation’s national security, Report informs referring to Jacksonville’s News & Talk.

A list of nine Russians and six Belarus citizens was given by Latvia’s State Security Service - the counterintelligence agency - to Interior Minister Marija Golubeva.

The State Security Service said on April 8 that they include people who “may be involved in obtaining intelligence or providing support for Russia’s foreign policy interests.” It says among them are those who despite the crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine express support for the Kremlin.

Earlier this month, Latvia said it will close two Russia’s consular missions and expel a total of 13 Russian diplomats and employees currently stationed in the Baltic country.