Event 361

{
  "category": "InfoOps",
  "confidence": "High",
  "countries": [
    "Latvia",
    "Russia",
    "Ukraine"
  ],
  "country": "Latvia",
  "description": "The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) has begun evaluating statements made by Riga City Council deputy and Center Party's 2024 European Parliament election list leader, Inna Djeri, regarding the status of Crimea. In a May 13 Latvian Radio broadcast, Djeri affirmed that Crimea belongs to Russia, referencing the 2014 referendum and Russian military presence, a position contrary to Latvia's official stance and international law which recognize Crimea as Ukrainian territory. VDD confirmed it is reviewing Djeri's statements but has withheld further comment.",
  "event_time_utc": "2024-05-14T12:00:00Z",
  "evidence": [
    "Valsts drošības dienests (VDD) vērtēs Rīgas domes deputātes un Centra partijas 2024. gada Eiroparlamenta vēlēšanu saraksta līderes Innas Djeri izteikumus par Krimas pussalas piederību Krievijai, kuri viņa pauda Latvijas Radio raidījumā Krustpunktā, portālam LSM.lv apstiprināja VDD.",
    "Djeri raidījumā atbildēja: 'Pareizi', apstiprinot, ka Krimas pussala pieder Krievijai.",
    "Latvijas Saeima 2014. gadā stingri nosodīja Krievijas militāro agresiju Ukrainā un atbalsta Ukrainas suverenitāti un teritoriālo vienotību.",
    "VDD ir sācis vērtēt Djeri izteikumus un patlaban no plašākiem komentāriem atturas."
  ],
  "extra": {
    "extra": {
      "extra": {
        "evidence": [
          "Valsts drošības dienests (VDD) vērtēs Rīgas domes deputātes un Centra partijas 2024. gada Eiroparlamenta vēlēšanu saraksta līderes Innas Djeri izteikumus par Krimas pussalas piederību Krievijai, kuri viņa pauda Latvijas Radio raidījumā Krustpunktā, portālam LSM.lv apstiprināja VDD.",
          "Djeri raidījumā atbildēja: 'Pareizi', apstiprinot, ka Krimas pussala pieder Krievijai.",
          "Latvijas Saeima 2014. gadā stingri nosodīja Krievijas militāro agresiju Ukrainā un atbalsta Ukrainas suverenitāti un teritoriālo vienotību.",
          "VDD ir sācis vērtēt Djeri izteikumus un patlaban no plašākiem komentāriem atturas."
        ]
      }
    }
  },
  "location_text": "Riga",
  "notes": "The Latvian security service's review signals concerns over pro-Russian narratives by a political figure during a sensitive election period. Djeri's statements may influence public opinion and challenge Latvia's consistent support for Ukraine's territorial integrity. Monitoring should include any legal or political developments related to these remarks, as well as similar statements by other candidates or parties. This episode highlights the hybrid information environment where contested territorial claims remain politically charged in Latvia.",
  "schema_version": "v1",
  "summary_extended": "On May 13, 2024, Inna Djeri, a Riga City Council deputy and leader of the Center Party's European Parliament election list, made public statements in a Latvian Radio program affirming that Crimea belongs to Russia. She cited the 2014 referendum held under Russian military presence as justification, a stance contradicting Latvia's official position and international consensus that recognizes Crimea as part of Ukraine. The Latvian State Security Service confirmed it is reviewing her remarks to assess potential implications. Latvia’s parliament condemned Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and maintains firm support for Ukraine's sovereignty. The VDD is currently evaluating the situation and has refrained from further statements at this stage. This case reflects ongoing sensitivities in Latvia regarding political discourse on territorial integrity and Russia's actions in Ukraine, signaling potential scrutiny of political figures expressing controversial views.",
  "summary_short": "Latvian State Security Service evaluates Riga council deputy Inna Djeri's pro-Russian Crimea remarks.",
  "url": "https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/14.05.2024-drosibas-dienests-vertes-rigas-domnieces-djeri-izteikumus-par-krimas-piederibu-krievijai.a553969/"
}

{
  "5th Column of Russians Inside (which countries)": "LV",
  "Attack Type": "Propaganda",
  "Borders Including Sea, Air,  Violation or Sabotage (which countries)": "",
  "Continuous? (e.g. Jammers)": "",
  "Country (FI;EE;LV;LT;PL;BSR;Air)\nSeparated by Semicolon": "LV",
  "Date": "14-May-24",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "",
  "Defense Prep Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "",
  "Follow-Up Link?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Follow-Up NOTES": "",
  "Follow-Up incl. Investigation, Prosecution?  (FI,EE,LV,LT,PL, BSR, Air)": "",
  "Latitude, Longitude (WGS84, Decimal Degrees)": "",
  "NOTES": "The Latvian Security Service will assess the statements by Riga councilor Djeri about Crimea's membership of Russia",
  "Political Disruptions w/ Laws to Favor Kremlin (which countries)": "",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL)": "?? Riga councilor says \"Crimea belongs to Russia\". The Security Service will assess the statements by Riga councilor Djeri about Crimea's membership of Russia",
  "Russian-Belarus Terrorist Event (FI-EE-LV-LT-PL) REF LINK": "https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/14.05.2024-drosibas-dienests-vertes-rigas-domnieces-djeri-izteikumus-par-krimas-piederibu-krievijai.a553969/",
  "Screen Snapshot": "",
  "Screen Snapshots": "",
  "Type Dropdown": "",
  "Where?\n(Air, Land, Sea)": ""
}