Pro-Kremlin group threatens Latvia, Poland and Portugal: halt Ukraine arms supplies or defense firms will be hit
A pro-Kremlin group has threatened Latvia, Poland and Portugal, demanding they stop arming Ukraine or face attacks on their defense industry companies. Latvia's security service has opened a terrorism case and detained one suspect, with the group setting a deadline of 7 October.
A group linked to pro-Kremlin circles has issued threats against three NATO and European Union member states — Latvia, Poland and Portugal — demanding they halt military support for Ukraine. The group has warned that failure to comply will result in attacks or sabotage targeting defense industry companies in these countries.
In Latvia, the State Security Service has opened a criminal case on terrorism charges in connection with the threats. One person suspected of involvement has already been detained and jailed.
According to the group, the countries have until 7 October to comply with the demand to stop supplying weapons and military equipment to Ukraine. Otherwise, the group has threatened action against defense manufacturers in all three named countries.
The case reflects how tensions surrounding Western support for Ukraine continue to spill into the security and intelligence sphere, with countries supplying arms to Kyiv facing attempts at intimidation. Latvia, along with Poland and Portugal, has been among the states providing military assistance to Ukraine since Russia's invasion.
No further public details have been released about the identity of the detained suspect or the exact structure of the group and its ties to Russia. Latvian authorities are continuing their investigation, and the situation is expected to be closely monitored ahead of the 7 October deadline.
