Latvia will now implement security screenings for individuals entering the Russian embassy in Riga, mirroring practices routinely employed by Moscow against foreign diplomatic missions. This decision, announced by Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, is a direct response to reported Russian practices of screening people before allowing them access to other countries' embassies located in Moscow. Prime Minister Siliņa stated that Russian services regularly subject individuals to screening before they can enter diplomatic buildings in the Russian capital. The move is intended as a reciprocal measure, aimed at addressing concerns about the treatment of diplomats and visitors at foreign embassies in Russia. Latvia views these screenings as an infringement on diplomatic protocol and a potential security risk. This action signals a further escalation in the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Latvia and Russia.