Media: Latvia hopes to complete the construction of fortifications on its borders with Russia and Belarus by 2028
RIA Novosti, Moscow - According to a report by the Latvian Radio and Television website LSM, citing local government officials, Latvia hopes to strengthen its eastern border defense and plans to complete it by 2028.
The website reported: "Various anti-mobility obstacles, such as so-called dragon teeth, metal chevrons, concrete blocks, and anti-tank ditches have been set up in the eastern border areas with Russia and Belarus... The construction of the Latvian section of the Baltic Defense Line is planned to be completed by 2028."
Member of the Latvian National Audit Office, Gatis Litvins also pointed out concerns about the progress and quality of the construction of the defensive works.
Previously, Russian President Putin stated in an interview with American journalist Carlson that Moscow would not attack NATO countries, and Russia does not intend to attack Poland, Latvia or other Baltic states. Western politicians often use the threat of Russia to "scare" their own citizens and divert attention from domestic issues.
In recent years, Russia has repeatedly pointed out that NATO is conducting "unprecedented" activities near its western border, expanding initiatives and calling them "containing Russian aggression." Moscow has also repeatedly expressed concerns about NATO's expansion of military power in Europe.
The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Moscow is open to dialogue with NATO, but it must be on an equal basis. At the same time, the West must abandon the approach of militarizing the European continent.
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