The head of the Ogre region of Latvia, Egils Helmanis, was wounded in Ukraine. This was reported by Patriks Griva, the press secretary of the Ogre region, in a video message, according to Sputnik.
Egils Helmanis is known for initiating a provocative exhibition in Ogre, where the uniforms of deceased Russian soldiers were displayed. Additionally, the museum’s steps were lined with slabs from dismantled Soviet monuments.
Helmanis was in Ukraine on a working trip, delivering vehicles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Latvian politician’s health condition is stable, according to his spokesperson, Griva.
Earlier, the French newspaper Monde revealed hundreds of Ukrainian military personnel who promote neo-Nazi ideas and have received training in Western countries.
