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When crossing the border with Latvia, Russians are required to sign a document condemning the special operation in Ukraine. In case of refusal to sign, the entry to the Latvian territory is closed, RIA Novosti reports.
The Latvian media reports, citing the country's state security service, that special verification measures are being taken against Russians and Belarusians at the border in order to identify citizens who support Russia's special operation in Ukraine.
According to law enforcement officers, such persons may threaten the security of Latvia. It is noted that the border guards pay the most close attention to persons from Russia and Belarus with a military past. 62 foreigners, including 41 Russians, were not allowed to enter the territory of Latvia as a potential threat to the country. Those who had a valid Schengen visa had it cancelled.
It is reported that some Latvian residents are also dissatisfied with the measure introduced at the border to forcibly condemn the special operation. A resident of Riga said that her husband, who has a Russian passport, was threatened at the border and could lose documents and his residence permit if he did not sign a document condemning the special operation in Russian and English.
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