Latvia to cancel buses to Belarus and Russia

Latvia announced that it plans to completely cancel all bus routes connecting the country with Belarus and Russia. The decision was presented by the spokesperson of the Latvian government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stating that the measures will strengthen national security and reduce risks for Latvian travelers. The cancellation of buses is expected to affect regular transportation flows in the region, although official sources did not specify further details on the implementation of the planned changes.

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Until recent years, bus transportation was an important factor for tourist and commercial ties between Latvia, Belarus, and Russia.