Claims about “Ukraine preparing strikes from Latvian territory” are russian disinformation
The russian foreign intelligence service claim that Ukraine is allegedly “preparing strikes against russia from Latvian territory” involving the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces is false.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže has officially refuted these claims. She described the russian foreign intelligence service statement as a disinformation campaign and clearly emphasized that Latvia does not allow its airspace to be used for any attacks on russia. The minister added that this position has been repeatedly communicated to russian representatives.
The accusations against Latvia are accompanied by undisguised threats from russia to strike so-called “decision-making centers” on Latvian territory. This is a direct attempt to escalate tensions and justify potential russian hybrid provocations against Baltic states.
Such statements are a form of open blackmail and pressure on Ukraine’s partners. They are part of a broader disinformation campaign aimed at intimidating European societies. russia’s goal is to undermine military and political support for Ukraine, sow distrust among allies, and justify its own aggressive actions against European states.
