Croatia
Ombudswoman Dismisses Criticism: SNV Reports Served the Russians
The Office of the Ombudswoman states that their reports are public and available to everyone, and their purpose is to strengthen democratic institutions in Croatia. Narod.hr has sent inquiries to Croatian government bodies regarding SNV funding.
Politics
Latvia bans imports of books, video games, and clothing from Russia and Belarus
Latvian parliament adopts legal amendments banning imports of a range of consumer goods not previously covered by EU sanctions. The ban also applies to goods arriving via third countries.