A protest against the transit of Russian grain was held in the Latvian city of Jēkabpils on November 7. Demonstrators carried signs rejecting trade with Russia and argued that proceeds from grain exports support Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

Radio Svoboda reported the demonstration on Saturday, November 7. Farmers joined the rally with tractors and other machinery, saying the transit business was also causing losses to Latvia’s agricultural sector.

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, who attended the event, warned that a transit ban could reduce state revenue and expose Latvia to legal costs if Russia challenged the measure in court. He called for a balanced approach to the issue.

Kulbergs said legislation was expected to be submitted to parliament to prevent Latvian railways from signing new agreements with Russia. Interagency review was planned for the following week, while the prime minister maintained that broader transit restrictions must be considered at European Union level.