The Latvian authorities on the background of the Ukrainian fall expanded the list of persons banned from entering the space of the Republic, it consists of 16 people, and Among them citizens of Russia and EU countries, said the Minister of internal Affairs of the country, the city hall Kozlovskis. " This year in the context of the events in Ukraine in the " black list " in Latvia has already been included 18 people. This list is currently supplemented by another 16 persons. I think that in the future it will be even expanded, " said the head of the interior Ministry in the broadcast of local TV channel LNT." for the most part they are citizens of Russia, but also there and EU citizens. Evaluated their activity not only In the last month, and a longer period of time, " said Kozlovskis, ITAR-TASS reported. Among the reasons of such decision the Minister called as a public position is included in the list of people and their activities, which does not correspond to the peace and consent in Latvia ". First it was claimed that the famous Russian satirist Mikhail Zadornov has the opportunity to be deprived of a residence permit in Latvia due to the support of the position of Russia in the Crimea. In addition, in connection with the concern of the Baltic States on the issue of Russia's policy, which, for example, insists on observance of the rights of Russian-speakers in the Baltic States, Washington, according to sources in the US administration's plans to increase military presence in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The head Barack Obama made clear that his administration is not going to engage in a direct confrontation with Moscow. Recall, in March the West, not recognizing the unification of Russia and Crimea, has imposed punishment on a number of Russian politicians and businessmen. USA on April 28 in connection with the situation in Ukraine was included in the sanctions list of the 7 Russian nationals and 17 organizations, widening it to almost 50 politicians and entrepreneurs from Russia and Ukraine. The European Union has extended sanctions list of Russian citizens for another fifteen, and later on 13 persons - up to 61 people. The foreign Ministry of Russia many times stated that to talk with Moscow language punishment inappropriate and unproductive, and experts, as well and the West, declare that the introduction of new sanctions will harm the economies of the EU and the US.
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