# Sanctions showdown leaves a bad taste as Latvia cautions against 'normalising' Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/70214

- euronews, 2026-09-23 06:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/23/sanctions-showdown-leaves-a-bad-taste-as-latvia-cautions-against-normalising-russia

> A showdown over sanctions on Russia is leaving a bad taste, while Latvia cautions against “normalising” Russia. Brussels is also facing mounting pressure to address the energy crunch.

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