The Prime Minister said that the Latvian government, responsible authorities, and services are in close coordination and are following developments in Russia. "The eastern border control is being reinforced. To all citizens – a strong call not to go to Russia or Belarus right now,” the Prime Minister said.
Foreign Affairs Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs (New Unity) also called not to go to Russia and if already there, to leave the country.
Latvijas valdība, atbildīgās iestādes un dienesti ir ciešā koordinācijā un seko līdzi notikumiem Krievijā. Austrumu robeža tiek pastiprināti kontrolēta. Visiem iedzīvotājiem - stingrs aicinājums šobrīd nedoties uz Krieviju vai Baltkrieviju.
— Krišjānis Kariņš (@krisjaniskarins) June 24, 2023
❗️Ņemot vērā pēdējos notikumus Krievijā, atkārtoti aicinu Latvijas valstspiederīgos neapmeklēt Krieviju un Baltkrieviju un tos, kuri tur atrodas, pamest šīs valstis pēc iespējas ātrāk!
— Edgars Rinkēvičs (@edgarsrinkevics) June 24, 2023
Internal Affairs Minister Māris Kučinskis said on Twitter that when discussing the situation in the neighboring country with the foreign minister Rinkēvičs, he asked State Border Guard chief to step up controls on the external border.
“At the same time, it should be noted that the State Border Guard, in cooperation with Frontex and other Latvian services, is already working in intensive mode to ensure the protection of national security interests by carrying out thorough inspections of all persons,” the Minister for the Interior said.
He noted that if necessary, the support of the National Armed Forces (NBS) would be requested.
Pārrunājot ar ārlietu ministru šobrīd notiekošo situāciju kaimiņvalstī, esmu aicinājis Valsts robežsardzes priekšnieku pastiprināt robežšķersotāju robežkontroles pasākumus uz ārējas robežas.
— Maris Kucinskis (@MarisKucinskis) June 24, 2023
Defense Minister Ināra Mūrniece (National Alliance) said on Twitter that if needed, NBS is ready to provide support. The Minister acknowledged that the current situation does not pose a direct threat to Latvia. “Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the NBS and other authorities responsible for national security have been working in an enhanced regime.”
Mēs nedrīkstam aizmirst, ka mūsu galvenais uzdevums ir turpināt sniegt atbalstu Ukrainai un koncentrēties uz tās uzsākto pretuzbrukumu, lai atgūtu Krievijas okupētās teritorijas. Jācer, ka pēdējo dienu notikumus Ukrainas puse spēs izmantot sev par labu. [3/3]
— Ināra Mūrniece (@IMurniece) June 24, 2023
