On April 29, 2025, the Latvian government announced that Russian-Latvian singer Kristina Orbakaite and Serbian-Croatian musician Goran Bregovic have been added to Latvia's blacklist, banning their entry into the country. This decision was made due to their perceived support of Russia's aggression and occupation in Ukraine and the planned music events in Latvia featuring these artists. The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) supports the blacklist decision. A VDD official explained that both banned musicians had plans to hold concerts in Latvia that could attract large audiences, but such events will no longer take place due to their inclusion on the blacklist, which now covers 480 individuals. The measure reflects Latvia's ongoing stance opposing Russia's military actions and occupation in Ukraine.

On April 29, 2025, the Latvian government announced that Russian-Latvian singer Kristina Orbakaite and Serbian-Croatian musician Goran Bregovic have been added to Latvia's blacklist, banning their entry into the country. This decision was made due to their perceived support of Russia's aggression and occupation in Ukraine and the planned music events in Latvia featuring these artists. The Latvian State Security Service (VDD) supports the blacklist decision. A VDD official explained that both banned musicians had plans to hold concerts in Latvia that could attract large audiences, but such events will no longer take place due to their inclusion on the blacklist, which now covers 480 individuals. The measure reflects Latvia's ongoing stance opposing Russia's military actions and occupation in Ukraine.