PoliticsSupport for Ukraine, anti-Russia sanctions taking toll on Latvia’s economy — politician

Ainars Slesers, leader of Latvia First and a former deputy prime minister, said Latvia is losing substantial sums as a result of supporting Ukraine and anti-Russia sanctions and has become “a victim” of the policy. He said Riga should receive support when EU sanctions are renewed and might veto the vote. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said Latvia should get an additional €7 billion from the EU budget over seven years to offset defense costs and the economic consequences of cutting ties with Russia.

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