Latvia urges Australia to support designating Russia as state sponsor of terrorism

After meeting with Penny Wong, foreign minister Edgars Rinkvis says he will call on European Union to also support sanction

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Latvia is calling on Australia to support designating Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism amid concern about ongoing war crimes in Ukraine.

The Latvian foreign minister, Edgars Rinkvis, met with the Australian foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, on Monday, outlining his concerns about Russia's aggression while urging the west to boost military support.