The head of Chechnya Ramzan Kadyrov explained the actions of the Latvian politicians, forbade entry into the country to him and a number of other Russian citizens.

"Well, if Latvia declares to us the punishment, we, as citizens educated in other traditions and values, we invite all Latvians on a visit to Chechnya. I know That the Seimas, taking the conclusion about the sanctions, not guided by the interests of the Latvian people, and wished to please the elephant. What remains to be done to the pug?"
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