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Latvian Russian speakers reject Kremlin's ICJ appeal plans
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Latvian Russian speakers reject Kremlin's ICJ appeal plans

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russian-speaking organizations in Latvia have strongly criticized Russia's intention to appeal to the UN's International Court of Justice.
  • They stated they do not need the Kremlin's alleged "protection" and view Russia's actions as preparation for hybrid aggression.
  • The organizations emphasized that they are capable of resolving their own issues without external interference.

Latvian Russian-speaking organizations have issued a sharp rebuke to Russia's plans to approach the UN's International Court of Justice over purported violations of Russian rights in the Baltic states. These organizations firmly reject any notion of needing protection from the Kremlin.

We are solving our own problems.

โ€” Latvian Russian-speaking organizationsStating their ability to manage issues internally without Russian interference.

In public statements, the groups asserted that Moscow's initiative is not about safeguarding rights but is rather a component of preparations for hybrid aggression against Latvia. They underscored their capacity to manage their own affairs and concerns independently.

We do not need the alleged 'protection' of the Kremlin.

โ€” Latvian Russian-speaking organizationsRejecting Russia's stated intention to intervene on behalf of Russian speakers.

The organizations stressed that they are resolving their own problems and do not require external intervention, particularly from Russia. Their stance highlights a deep-seated distrust of Russian motives and a commitment to Latvian sovereignty and internal resolution of community issues.

Moscow's actions are considered part of preparations for hybrid aggression against Latvia.

โ€” Latvian Russian-speaking organizationsInterpreting Russia's legal maneuver as a hostile act.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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