President warns of possible further escalation of Russia's aggression

Key Points:

• Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics warns of a difficult fall and winter ahead due to escalating Russian aggression, increased sabotage, espionage, and subversion targeting countries supporting Ukraine, including Latvia.
• Rinkevics expects Russia to intensify military operations against Ukraine following its State Duma elections, aiming to gain territory, intimidate Ukraine’s supporters, and weaken NATO and the EU.
• Latvia is preparing for potential threats around its parliamentary elections, including cyberattacks, migration pressure, drone incidents, and disinformation campaigns, with increased NATO air patrols and heightened security measures in place.
• Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs reassures the public that while the security situation is taken seriously, there is no cause for panic, emphasizing strong NATO support and ongoing vigilance by Latvian security forces.
• Both leaders stress the importance of public participation in elections, support for national defense, reporting suspicious activities, and maintaining awareness amid intensified disinformation linked to Russian actions.