The Riga City Council in Latvia has revoked the mandate of Aleksey Roslikov, a councilman who was previously barred from attending sessions remotely from Belarus due to ongoing legal issues. Roslikov, the former leader of the For Stability! party, faces accusations from Latvia's State Security Service (VDD) for allegedly providing assistance to Russia and inciting hatred after he spoke Russian in parliament in June 2025. His comments were made in protest against a declaration aimed at combatting the so-called 'Russification' of Latvia. Following a court order for his arrest in April, Roslikov attempted to participate in council meetings remotely, but Mayor Viesturs Kleinbergs prohibited this, stating that participation from non-EU or NATO countries was not allowed. The council's decision to revoke his mandate reflects Latvia's broader strategy to counter Russian influence, particularly since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. Latvia has implemented measures such as travel restrictions for Russian citizens and mandatory language tests for residents of Russian origin. Russian officials have criticized these actions as discriminatory, with State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin denouncing the decision to revoke Roslikov's mandate.