Latvia Reports Sustained Migrant Influx from Belarus, Citing Hybrid Warfare

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Published: 2026-07-15
Category: world
Source: Euromaidan Press
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Latvia has recorded over 100 consecutive days of attempted illegal border crossings from Belarus, with thousands of attempts since late March. Latvian officials characterize this persistent pressure as a state-sponsored hybrid warfare tactic by Belarus and Russia, linking it to Latvia's support for Ukraine. This situation highlights a significant migration challenge with underlying geopolitical tensions for the EU border.

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