Latvia has lodged a note of protest with Russia over statements made by Russian intelligence

This was reported by the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the chargé d’affaires of the Russian Embassy.

The reason was a public statement by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, which, according to the Latvian Foreign Ministry, was based on false claims previously put forward by Russia.

The Latvian Foreign Ministry emphasised that these statements had already been repeatedly refuted by the Riga authorities.

Latvia’s position

The Latvian Foreign Ministry stated that the country had not given its consent for its territory or airspace to be used to carry out attacks against targets on Russian territory.

During the meeting, the representative of the Russian embassy was informed that, despite Latvia’s repeated statements through diplomatic channels and public denials, the Russian side continues to spread false information.

Riga also stated that such claims provoke an escalation of tensions.

Following the meeting, an official note of protest was handed to the head of the Russian embassy.

Warning from Lithuania

Davidas Matulionis, the Lithuanian President’s adviser on national security, stated that serious provocations are possible due to Russia’s accusations regarding the alleged use of Lithuanian airspace to launch Ukrainian drones against the country.

As reported by ThePublic, Latvia and Estonia issued an air threat warning on 19 May due to the possible appearance of drones. In Latvia, according to preliminary data, one drone may have entered the country’s airspace.

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