Letonia interzice cărțile, îmbrăcămintea și alte bunuri importate din Rusia și Belarus de la 1 septembrie

Latvia will enforce an import ban on various goods from Russia and Belarus starting September 1, as approved by parliament in July. The ban includes printed materials, clothing, footwear, toys, and sports equipment, aiming to protect national security and reduce export revenues from these countries. This measure also seeks to limit the import of Russian propaganda materials. Latvia, which shares a border with Russia and Belarus, has a significant Russian ethnic minority and is a strong supporter of Ukraine against Russian aggression. Import values have drastically decreased since 2022, with a 91% drop.