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Protest in Jēkabpils against Russian grain transit

Jēkabpils, Jēkabpils Municipality, Latvia · Nov 7, 2026

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters oppose the continued transit of Russian grain through Latvia, arguing it funds the war in Ukraine and hurts local farmers.
What they want
A complete ban on the transit of grain from Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories through Latvian ports and railways.
What changed
Nov 7: A protest titled 'No to Bloody Grain!' is scheduled to take place in Jēkabpils from 11:00 to 14:00.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Ban transit of Russian grain
  • Ban transit of grain from occupied Ukrainian territories

Organised by: Gundars Kalve, Ziedot.lv, Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, Zemnieku saeima

What authorities say

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs confirmed he would attend the protest, while the Minister of Transport, Rihards Kozlovskis, indicated he had no plans to do so.2

The numbers

Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.

Crowd
2,000
Organisers expect up to 2,000 people to participate.1

The full story

On November 7, 2026, a protest titled 'No to Bloody Grain!' is scheduled to take place in Jēkabpils, Latvia. Organised by farmer and activist Gundars Kalve, the event aims to demand a total ban on the transit of grain from Russia and occupied Ukrainian territories through Latvian infrastructure. Participants, including farmers using agricultural machinery, argue that such trade supports the Russian economy and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The protest has received support from numerous organisations, including Ziedot.lv and the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs confirmed his attendance, while the Minister of Transport stated he would not attend. The event is a follow-up to a previous demonstration held on September 17, 2026, with organisers expecting a larger turnout.

Timeline

  1. The protest is scheduled to take place from 11:00 to 14:00 near the SIA Amazone facility.3

  2. Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs confirms he will attend the protest scheduled for the following day.2

  3. Ukrainian Shipping Magazine reports that a protest against Russian grain transit is being prepared in Jēkabpils for November 7.1

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