State Security Service of Latvia (VDD)
The State Security Service of Latvia (Valsts drošības dienests, VDD) is Latvia's domestic intelligence and security agency. It operates under the Ministry of the Interior and is tasked with counter-intelligence, counter-terrorism, and the protection of the country's constitutional order against foreign threats.
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Czech, Latvian and Swedish intelligence chiefs expect Russian sabotage in Europe to intensify
The heads of the intelligence services of the Czech Republic, Latvia and Sweden told The Guardian they expect Russia's sabotage campaign in Europe to escalate in the coming months. The three differ on the likelihood of a direct Russian invasion of NATO territory, with the Czech BIS chief warning it could come within months and the Latvian VDD chief saying he sees no signs of an imminent attack.