# Latvia bans Russian book imports, but booksellers say they will remain on shelves

https://mins.news/en/item/41029

- Meduza, 2026-09-01 21:50 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/09/02/latvia-banned-the-import-of-russian-books-on-september-1-that-won-t-get-them-off-the-shelves-booksellers-say-shipments-will-just-clear-customs-elsewhere-in-the-eu

> 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.