Latvia has banned the import of books, newspapers and other printed materials from Russia and Belarus. The measure was implemented based on reasons of national security.
The Latvian government justifies the decision by the need to combat disinformation and war propaganda associated with Moscow. The import of printed materials from these two countries is now restricted in Latvian territory.
This ban comes in a context of geopolitical tensions between the Baltic countries and Russia, with Latvia reinforcing its internal security measures against external influences. The measure directly affects the circulation of Russian and Belarusian publications in the Latvian market.
