Russia Weaponized Migration to Help Bolster Populists: Latvian Experts

Thu Sep 05 2024
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RIGA, Latvia: European Union (EU) governments have accused Russia of “weaponizing” migration by facilitating illegal crossings into the EU, which has intensified political tensions in countries like Finland, Poland and Latvia. Latvian political observers say this tactic, in part, contributed to the rise of far-right parties in the European elections this year.

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