The State Security Service of Latvia (VDD) is checking information about the possible illegal participation of a number of people in the war in Ukraine on the side of the Russian armed forces. This was reported by Delfi, according to UNN.
Details
Recently, a video was posted online showing two men sitting at a table, wearing military uniforms and masks. On the table were boxes with objects that looked like thermal imagers.
It is noted that one of the men, having said "good evening" in Latvian, continues in Russian: "The military internationalists from the Baltic states express their gratitude to Makarych, the Ryazan Svoi movement and sponsors for the thermal imagers provided , and we hope for the growing anti-fascist trend that is ready to help at the front.
The second man speaks Latvian: "Thank you very much, friends.
Addendum
On February 19, 2015, amendments to the Criminal Law prohibiting unlawful participation in armed conflict abroad came into force in Latvia.
Recall
Latvia extends entry restrictions for Russian citizens for another year due to the ongoing military aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, which poses a threat to Latvia's internal security.