Russia and Belarus behind new surge in illegal migration on Latvian border
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said that the top leadership of Russia and Minsk is behind the new surge in illegal migration from Belarus. The Kremlin’s goal is to divert attention from the losses on the front in Ukraine and destabilize the region ahead of the elections. Latvian border guards have already used warning fire and tear gas, and neighboring Lithuania is considering the possibility of introducing border controls with Latvia.
How are neighboring countries reacting and why is Lithuania considering restrictions on the border with Latvia?
The top leadership of Russia and Belarus is directly involved in the new surge in illegal migration on the Latvian border.
Why have Russia and Belarus intensified their hybrid war now?
According to the report of the head of the Latvian government Andris Kulbergs, Moscow and Minsk are intensifying hybrid pressure on Riga, as the Russian dictator Putin seeks to shift the focus of attention from the significant losses of his troops on the Ukrainian front.
The EU emphasizes that Latvia has become the epicenter of hybrid aggression, which Russia and Belarus have directed against neighboring European countries.
Since 2021, the regime of Alexander Lukashenko has been artificially luring foreigners from the Middle East and Africa, organizing their transportation to the borders of the Baltics and Poland.
In response, Belarus’ neighbors have been forced to significantly fortify their borders.