Event 65b92955-ca51-48e4-92ad-6cbe355ad1bf

Approved event from Hybrid War Tracker

Status: Approved Confidence: Low Category: Espionage Country: Latvia Country: European Union Attack Type: Espionage

Source: https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/politics/12.02.2024-latv ...

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Event Time

1y ago

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1mo ago

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1mo ago

Summary

Headline: Latvian Russian Union's leaders summoned by security service

Short Summary: Latvian Russian Union leaders questioned by State Security Service over possible Russian contacts.

Description

Latvian Russian Union leaders, including MEP Tatjana Ždanoka and party co-chairman Miroslavs Mitrofanovs, were summoned by the State Security Service (VDD) following public reports of Ždanoka's possible contacts with Russian special services. The authorities are currently assessing whether any criminal offense may have occurred related to under-examined ties or cooperation.

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In connection with the public information about possible contacts of the leader of the Latvian Russian Union and current MEP Tatjana Ždanoka with Russian special services, both Ždanoka herself and the party co-chairman Miroslavs Mitrofanovs went to a conversation with the State Security Service (VDD) last week.

He noted that as far as he is aware, they are not part of criminal proceedings, just 'simply to talk'.

VDD is currently assessing information on Ždanoka's possible cooperation with Russian special services and evaluating the activities of the LKS.

In connection with the public information about possible contacts of the leader of the Latvian Russian Union and current MEP Tatjana Ždanoka with Russian special services, both Ždanoka herself and the party co-chairman Miroslavs Mitrofanovs were invited to a conversation with the State Security Service (VDD) last week.

"VDD is currently assessing information on Ždanoka's possible cooperation with Russian special services and evaluating the activities of the Latvian Russian Union," ...

"As there are signs of a criminal offense, I undoubtedly believe the VDD will take action," Kotovskis said.

Related URLs

https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/politics/12.02.2024-latvian-russian-unions-leaders-summoned-by-security-service.a542532/

Source

https://eng.lsm.lv/article/politics/politics/12.02.2024-latvian-russian-unions-leaders-summoned-by-security-service.a542532/

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