In Latvia, the Supreme Court has upheld an appellate court's decision to sentence travel consultant Eleonora Ivanova to 100 hours of community service for organizing trips to Crimea, in violation of sanctions imposed due to the ongoing conflict in the region. The Supreme Court found that the arguments presented in the cassation complaint were unfounded, reaffirming the legality of the investigation that led to the consultant's prosecution and confirming the admissibility of the evidence obtained during the investigation.

The court clarified that the legal norms published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding sanctions have universal applicability, and ignorance of these regulations does not exempt individuals from accountability. Additionally, the Supreme Court dismissed the defense's claim that the defendant was merely following her employer's orders. It highlighted that there was a unifying intent behind several interrelated actions undertaken by the accused, which further contributed to the conviction.

This case emphasizes the implications of EU sanctions and the responsibility of individuals and entities to adhere to these regulations. The ruling serves as a warning to others in the travel industry regarding compliance with travel restrictions related to Crimea, reflecting the severity of breaches in the context of evolving geopolitical tensions.