PoliticsLatvia bans Russian book imports, but booksellers say they will remain on shelves
Latvia’s September 1 ban on imports from Russia and Belarus includes books and is intended to sever economic ties and counter Russian propaganda. Booksellers say Russian-published titles will likely continue reaching Latvia through EU countries without equivalent restrictions, so the books will not disappear from stores.
Latvia bans Russian book imports, but booksellers say they will remain on shelves