The Latvian Saeima has passed a ruling significantly restricting the use of Russian language content on Latvian Public Media (LSM). Under the new regulations, LSM will only be allowed to publish content in Russian in exceptional circumstances. These circumstances are limited to situations involving a declared state of emergency within Latvia, or when specifically addressing and countering disinformation efforts. The decision, made on October 1, aims to limit the influence of the Russian language in the Latvian media landscape. The scope of “exceptional circumstances” remains to be defined, raising questions about editorial independence. This ruling reflects growing concerns regarding information security and the potential for foreign influence within Latvia. The Saeima’s decision impacts LSM’s ability to reach Russian-speaking audiences within the country.