The President said where we should direct all our energy
Latvian President Rinkevics commemorated the victims of communist genocide, reflecting on the mass deportations of Latvians to Siberia 85 years ago. He emphasized the importance of preserving Latvia's freedom to prevent such tragedies from recurring.
Why it matters
The speech serves as a historical reminder of Soviet-era repression and reinforces national identity and sovereignty in modern Latvia.
On the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Communist Genocide, he stated that many, after experiencing repression and deportations under the occupation regime, could not speak at all, and this silence may be the most terrifying testimony of communist terror.
The article provides a factual account of a presidential speech regarding historical events.
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