Latvia to downgrade diplomatic relations with Russia

Latvia will lower the level of diplomatic relations with Russia from February 24, the Latvian Foreign Affairs Minister Edgars Rinkevics tweeted, Report informs.

"Due to the ongoing brutal Russian aggression against Ukraine and in solidarity with Estonia, Latvia will lower level of diplomatic relations with Russia effective February 24, demanding Russia to act accordingly," the minister said

Russia and Estonia have decided to expel each other's ambassadors. Both countries have given the other party time until February 7 to do so.