VDD asks to prosecute person for glorifying Russian aggression against Ukraine and other crimes

On 14 August 2026, Latvian State Security Service (VDD) asked the Prosecution Office to initiate criminal prosecution against a Latvian citizen for long-term and systematic glorification and justification of Russia’s war in Ukraine, triggering hatred against Ukrainians, as well as unlawful storage of a high-powered pneumatic weapon and explosives.

Read more

VDD asks to prosecute person for promoting Daugavpils separatism idea

On 10 August 2026, Latvian State Security Service (VDD) asked the Prosecution Office to initiate criminal prosecution against a Latvian non-citizen for expressing support towards ideas directed against the territorial integrity of Latvia.

Read more

VDD detains person for funding Russian armed forces

On 5 August 2026, Latvian State Security Service (VDD) detained a person on suspicion of providing funding to the Russian armed forces to continue military action against Ukraine.

Read more