Users of the Latvian publication criticized the head of the Foreign Ministry for promising measures against circumventing the ban on the import of Russian books
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Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze promised to take action if information about circumventing the ban on the import of Russian books through Estonia is confirmed, which caused sharp criticism from users of the Latvian publication Baltus Balss, including accusations of Nazism and calls for its isolation after the elections.
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Why It Matters
On September 1, a ban on the import of a number of industrial goods from Russia and Belarus, including books, came into force in Latvia. Books in Russian from Russia continued to be supplied through other EU countries, including through the Mnogoknig network.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braze promised to take action if information about circumventing the ban on the import of Russian books through Estonia is confirmed.
Users of the Latvian publication Baltus Balss criticized her for this statement.
“Latvia has become the most Nazi state in the world! It’s sad to admit, but it’s true. In their Nazi malice, the Nazi parties are taking the country further and further from civilization. Just a shame!” — one of the readers was indignant.
“By the way, maybe they will also prohibit the purchase of e-books?” - asked another.
“I hope that after the elections this crazy woman is thrown into a madhouse,” said a third user.
“That’s good, let Brazhe read his girlfriend Lang and admire it for a couple, and we will somehow buy both Pushkin and Yesenin in the original, if there is a desire,” the readers concluded.
On September 1, a ban on the import of a number of industrial goods from Russia and Belarus came into force in Latvia; a variety of consumer goods, including books, were subject to restrictions.
Books in Russian continued to be supplied from Russia to Latvia through other EU countries, including through the Mnogoknig network.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Latvian Foreign Ministry will strengthen control over the transit of goods through Estonia and other EU countries to prevent circumvention of the ban on the import of Russian books
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will the ban on Russian books be extended to other EU countries?
- What specific measures does the Latvian Foreign Ministry plan to take?
- How will the ban affect the access of the Russian-speaking population of Latvia to literature?
