Tag: relations between Latvia and Russia

Latvian Decision to Ban Denial of “Soviet Occupation” Violates UN Charter

February 13, 2014

Tensions between Latvia and Russia have been growing, especially since Latvia has just joined the Eurozone. Prominent Latvians have accused Russia of using “soft power” to influence internal affairs. Now, Latvia has banned the justification or denial of either Nazi or Soviet occupation during World War II. In other words, Latvia is attempting to establish […]