Latvia to Ban Transit of Belarusian and Russian Grain via National Sanctions

Latvia's Foreign Ministry has drafted a decree to ban the transit of Belarusian and Russian grain through its territory, using national sanctions after failing to reach agreement within the Eurasian Union. The move follows a dramatic 3000-fold increase in Belarusian grain transit in the first ten months of 2026, indicating a significant shift in trade flows. This unilateral action could strain EU unity on Russia sanctions and impact regional grain logistics.

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