Latvian Prime Minister Makes Tough Remarks Against Russia and Seeks Funding After Election*
Following the parliamentary election, Latvian Prime Minister Kurbegs launched an attack on Russia.
Andris Kurbegs, the Prime Minister of Latvia, issued a firm statement against Russia after the country’s parliamentary election. The remarks were cited by the LRT news portal.
“We are stronger than ever before. I believe that the NATO Eastern Flank, the Baltic states, Finland, Poland, and Romania have demonstrated that our defense spending is nearly unmatched across Europe,” he stated.
The politician also made a funding appeal to Europe, citing the alleged threat posed by its eastern neighbor—Russia.
“If we are to maintain strong borders for the EU, we need a robust economy,” Kurbegs emphasized.
The fifteenth parliamentary election in Latvia was held the previous day. Among the votes counted so far—3%—Kurbegs’ “Union List” party received 30.05% of the vote.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that Moscow has no plans for military action against Europe and no such justification exists. According to him, Western politicians systematically exploit fabricated threats from Russia to alarm their populations and divert attention from domestic issues.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1878100236623943/
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