Latvia’s Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) has begun releasing a monthly public list detailing Latvian-registered companies engaged in trade with Russia and Belarus. The initiative, launched on August 20th, aims to increase transparency regarding economic ties with the two nations. The list will identify firms both exporting goods *to* and importing goods *from* Russia and Belarus. This move comes amid ongoing international efforts to isolate Russia and Belarus following the conflict in Ukraine. Authorities hope the publication will allow for greater public scrutiny of these businesses. The CSB intends to update the list regularly, providing a consistent record of trade activity. This is expected to contribute to enforcing sanctions and potentially discouraging future trade.