Pro Russia activists rally outside of foreign ministry amid Ukraine unrest

  • 2014-08-15
  • From wire reports, RIGA
Around 50 pro-Russia demonstrators have called for the resignation of Latvia's foreign minister Edgars Rinkevics over the crisis in the Ukraine.The controversial demonstration held by  Latvian Union of Russians was met with whistles by passers by on Friday, LETA reports.But demonstrators said they believe Latvia's foreign policy towards the Ukraine crisis hinders relations with Russians and harms the economy.Protesters held up posters whilst talks were also held. One demonstrator told those gathered that the current government ''will be wiped away...
 
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