The VDD constantly obtains information on the activities of the Russian mercenary group “Wagner” and assesses the associated risks to both national and regional security.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, VDD, in cooperation with the State Border Guard, has been taking migration control measures in order to prevent such people from entering Latvia, who may pose a threat to the security of Latvia.
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko announced on Thursday that Prigozhin, who had arrived in Belarus after the “Wagner” rebellion, had returned to Russia.