State Security Service has initiated three criminal proceedings in connection with hate speech since May 9

• Published date: 21 May 2022
• Publication title: LETA

RIGA, May 21 (LETA) - Since the events on May 9, the State Security Service (VDD) has initiated three criminal proceedings for the glorification and justification of genocide, as well as statements aimed at inciting national hatred, LETA was informed by the VDD.

Criminal proceedings have been initiated by identifying video recordings in the information space, the content of which testifies to the support of genocide, crimes against peace and humanity and war crimes, as well as aimed at inciting national hatred or discord.

Two of these criminal proceedings relate to the public praise and justification of Russia's current aggression against...