Latvia warns of security risks after Russia invades Ukraine

Latvia, formerly under Moscow's rule but now a member of NATO and the European Union, has said it must prepare for "potential security risks" after Russian forces invade Ukraine.

"Latvia is safe, we are not under a direct military threat," the foreign ministry of Latvia, one of the Baltic states, said in a statement Thursday.

"However, we must prepare for potential security risks, sudden influx of refugees, cyber and disinformation attacks, and energy resource challenges," the statement added.

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