Russia Threatens Asymmetric Response to Latvia's Visa Restrictions

Russia has vowed to take retaliatory steps after Latvia imposed stricter conditions for Russian citizens to extend their residence permits. The measures include a mandatory Latvian language test. Russia's foreign ministry criticized the move as arbitrary and a violation of human rights treaties.

Russia has announced its intent to retaliate following new restrictions imposed by Latvia on extending residence permits for Russian citizens. The restrictions include a mandatory Latvian language test.

Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told the RIA news agency that Moscow would 'continue to take tough measures, including those of asymmetric nature,' without specifying any potential steps.

Zakharova criticized the Latvian government's actions, claiming they were arbitrary and violated multiple human rights treaties.

(With inputs from agencies.)