Rinkevics visited the border with Russia and Belarus, stressing the need for adequate preparation for possible security scenarios. He discussed plans to build fences, concrete barriers and anti-tank obstacles, noting that Latvia will invest €300 million between 2024 and 2028 to strengthen the 400-kilometer border. The President emphasized the importance of continued security and cooperation with NATO to deter Russian aggression.
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Preşedintele Letoniei cere accelerarea construirii gardurilor de protecţie la frontierele cu Rusia şi Belarus, în contextul războiului din Ucraina
Preşedintele Letoniei cere accelerarea construirii gardurilor de protecţie la frontierele cu Rusia şi Belarus
Letonia instalează „dinți de dragon” la granița cu Rusia și Belarus. Motivul invocat de către președintele Rinkevics
Președintele Letoniei cere accelerarea construirii gardurilor de protecție la frontierele cu Rusia și Belarus
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