As of September 1, Latvia has imposed a ban on the import of books from Russia and Belarus, which will negatively impact Russian-speaking readers and local bookstores that have already suffered from a VAT increase on Russian-language books.

As of September 1, Latvia has imposed a ban on the import of books from Russia and Belarus, which will negatively impact Russian-speaking readers and local bookstores that have already suffered from a VAT increase on Russian-language books.

@meduzalive 01 Sep 2026, 18:11

As of September 1, Latvia has implemented a ban on the import of books, clothing, and toys produced in Russia and Belarus to protect national security and limit export revenues.

@meduzalive 01 Sep 2026, 07:15