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Foreign Ministry condemns actions against Latvian Ambassador to Russia [25 Jun 2008]
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The Foreign Ministry condemns the unjustified actions during a press conference on 25 June targeted against Latvian Ambassador to Russia Andris Teikmanis by Russia-based radical groups.

Regarding the disrespectful behaviour by the representatives of the National Bolshevik Party, the Latvian Embassy in Moscow has submitted a note to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, requesting Russia to provide information on the progress of and results in the investigation of this incident and on the appropriation of punishment to its perpetrators.

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