Although it is primarily a ceremonial office, Latvia’s president has the authority to veto legislation and convene referendums.
Officials at the main checkpoint in the border town of Narva said the situation was “quite normal and calm”.
Yangzhou will now host the World Athletics Road Running Championships in March 2027.
Presidents of Latvia and Lithuania have called for a more robust NATO military presence in the Baltic states.
In retaliation, Russia has banned many countries from its airspace, including Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, and Czech Republic.
Some European countries like France and Italy have suspended flights to and from the UK.
