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Latvian Parliament Declares Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism

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The Parliament of Latvia (the Saeima) has declared Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, TASS reported citing a statement published on the Saeima’s official website on Thursday.

On August 11, the Saeima adopted a statement, which recognizes activities of Russian troops in Ukraine as terrorism and declares "Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism."

"The Saeima's statement calls on EU countries to immediately suspend the issuance of tourist and entry visas to Russian and Belarusian citizens," the statement reads.

Members of the Latvian Parliament state that Russia allegedly "has for many years supported and financed terrorist regimes and organizations in various ways — directly and indirectly."


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