A newly pragmatic approach to the anti-Russian sanctions is spreading through Latvia

Filed by Elara Myst

 Andrew KorybkoAug 21, 2026 It’s notable that Latvia’s political discourse about the anti-Russian sanctions is shifting from blind approval to demanding something tangible from the EU in return considering the country’s reputation for its hard line towards Russia.Latvia, just like its Estonian and Lithuanian neighbors, is known for its anti-Russian policies. The Baltic States have a complex history with Russia, to put it mildly, which shapes their present views. That&...