“This, I do think, is the biggest danger for all of us,” he said.
However, he argued that Russia is “currently extremely weak,” adding, “If we would understand how big and strong we are, they have zero chances”.
In response to the threat, the government reintroduced military service last year. A lottery now decides which Latvian men from 18 to 27 have to sign up for 11 months, with the aim of training 4,000 soldiers by 2028 to counter a potential Russian invasion.
According to Karlsbergs, this will only boost the country’s defences. “It is a great part of integrating naturally security related questions within society,” he said.
“There is no dividing line between society and military, we are the same family.”
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