Latvian Parliament Declares Russia Is A State Sponsor of Terror

MPs in Riga (parliament pictured) today declared Russia a 'state sponsor of terrorism'  

VOA News: Latvian Parliament Declares Russia State Sponsor of Terror  

Latvia’s parliament declared Russia a state sponsor of terror Thursday for its targeted military attacks against civilians and public places Lativia’s unicameral parliament, known as the Saeima, approved a resolution noting that Russia has supported and financed terrorist regimes and organizations for years. 

The Saeima used as examples Moscow’s support for the Assad government in Syria shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014 and the poisoning of British intelligence agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter in 2018. 

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Update #1: Latvian parliament declares Russia a 'state sponsor of terrorism' and accuses it of 'targeted genocide against the Ukrainian people' (Daily Mail).  

Update #2: Latvia Designates Russia a 'State Sponsor of Terrorism' Over Ukraine War (Reuters)  

WNU Editor: The Kremlin has responded .... Russia condemns Latvia's "xenophobia" in calling Moscow terrorism sponsor (Reuters). The Kremlin is also warning the U.S. on what the consequences will be if Russia is designated as a state sponsor of terror by Washington .... Moscow warns of end to Russia-US relations if assets seized (Reuters).  

Update #3: Latvia is also moving to ban the Russian language .... Former USSR Member Looks to Ban Russian Language in Blow to Putin (Newsweek). Almost 30% of Latvia's population is Russian speaking (link here). You can take this to the bank. Such a ban is going to cause social unrest in the Latvian regions that are dominated by Russian speaking populations.