European Nation Creates Guide to 'Identify Russian Spies' as WW3 Fears Grow

In its annual report, one of Latvia's intelligence services provided advice to its population on the identification of possible Russian agents on its territory.

European nation creates guide to 'identify Russian spies' as WW3 fears grow

The country's top intelligence agency has urged citizens to be vigilant.

Among other things, it advises citizens to be on guard against too curious tourists traveling with unusually sophisticated equipment.

Latvia is increasingly concerned about the Russian threat, with which it shares a border. To help the citizens of the country identify potential spies, the Latvian secret services have drawn up a list of suspicious signs to detect. Suspicious hygiene, very short haircuts, suspicious accommodation... Several criteria are detailed. - How Latvia trains its population to spot Russian spies (International).

Latvia's intelligence service has issued a warning that Russian spies and saboteurs may be present in the country, even disguised as ordinary tourists. It has also prepared a guide for citizens on how to spot foreign agents - suspicious signs include an untidy appearance, excessive curiosity or a military hairstyle.

In an annual assessment published on Wednesday 14 May, one of the Latvian intelligence agencies gave instructions to the inhabitants to recognize Russian undercover agents. An initiative that reflects the mistrust and fear of the imperialist ambitions of the Kremlin.