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Latvia Warns Citizens: Watch for Russian Spies Amid Tensions

5/16/2025

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Latvia's Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD) has alerted citizens to the possibility of Russian spies and saboteurs in their midst. They urged vigilance and provided guidance on spotting suspicious behavior while cautioning against taking the law into their own hands. As tensions escalate and recent attacks raise alarms, EU and NATO nations, including Germany, are ramping up their defenses against these hybrid threats.

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Latvia's Defence Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD) has alerted citizens to the possibility of Russian spies and saboteurs in their midst. They urged vigilance and provided guidance on spotting suspicious behavior while cautioning against taking the law into their own hands. As tensions escalate and recent attacks raise alarms, EU and NATO nations, including Germany, are ramping up their defenses against these hybrid threats.