Latvia Summons Russian Diplomat Over SVR Statement on Ukraine
Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian Embassy's Chargé d'Affaires on May 18 and issued a formal protest. The action followed a public statement by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claiming Ukraine planned to use Latvian territory for drone attacks.
tass.comLatvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Russian Embassy on May 18 and lodged a formal protest. The protest responded to a public statement issued earlier that day by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, which said Ukraine was planning to use Latvian territory to launch drone attacks against Russia.
The summons occurred amid reports that unidentified drones entered the airspace over both Estonia and Latvia on the same day. No further details on the drones or any response measures were provided in the available reporting.
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4 events- May 19, 4:03 PM ET
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1 source@MarioNawfal - May 18
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service issued a public statement claiming Ukraine planned drone attacks from Latvian territory.
1 source@sentdefender - May 18
Latvia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian Embassy's Chargé d'Affaires and issued a formal protest.
1 source@sentdefender - May 18
Unidentified drones entered airspace over Estonia and Latvia.
1 source@sentdefender
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The diplomatic action may lead to further exchanges between Latvia and Russia.
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