Latvian President Edagrs Rinkevičs announced the possibility of completely closing the border with Belarus and Russia in the event of a “large influx of migrants”. This issue was discussed at the meeting between Rinkevics and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. official site President of Latvia.
As can be seen from the text, during the meeting the parties discussed “the possibility of a hybrid attack on the Latvian border from Belarus.”
“Edgars Rinkēvičs expressed his position that Latvia is ready to take all necessary measures, including closing the border with Belarus and Russia, especially in the event of a heavy influx of migrants,” the publication said.
It was September 19 knownHe said Latvia would close Silene, one of two checkpoints on the Belarusian border, and explained this by the influx of illegal immigrants. It was recorded that 894 people tried to cross the borders of countries illegally in six days. According to Latvian authorities, 1,773 such attempts were made in the last 2.5 weeks of September.
Before this, the Latvian government announced that the republic would be established as of August 11. improves Border control regime in districts bordering Belarus due to increased cases of illegal entry into the country.
Previously It has been reported that Latvia is planning to open mines on its borders with Russia.