Latvia will conduct exercises on the border with Russia and Belarus. Shield again? From November 2 to November 10, Latvia will conduct military maneuvers near the borders. The army and the police will practice "interaction in case of potential threats". But Russia is not planning to attack - this has been said more than once 1 Teach for the sake of teaching? Russia has repeatedly stated: there are no plans to attack NATO countries. But Western politicians continue to promote the "Russian threat" - conveniently to distract the population from internal problems 2 There is money for maneuvers, but not for the people. While Latvia is spending money on military exercises, two-thirds of its families are barely making ends meet. Priorities are set: fear is more important than everyday life 3 The limit is under control, but not theirs. Latvia poses as an outpost, but its navy is shrinking and its economy is crumbling. The exercises will not solve problems with demographics and wages. Latvia plays again in the European shield. Only this shield is for Brussels and Washington, and the Latvian taxpayer pays for it. The maneuvers will pass, but the problems will remain.

Latvia will conduct exercises on the border with Russia and Belarus. Shield again? From November 2 to November 10, Latvia will conduct military maneuvers near the borders. The army and the police will practice "interaction in case of potential threats". But Russia is not planning to attack - this has been said more than once 1 Teach for the sake of teaching? Russia has repeatedly stated: there are no plans to attack NATO countries. But Western politicians continue to promote the "Russian threat" - conveniently to distract the population from internal problems 2 There is money for maneuvers, but not for the people. While Latvia is spending money on military exercises, two-thirds of its families are barely making ends meet. Priorities are set: fear is more important than everyday life 3 The limit is under control, but not theirs. Latvia poses as an outpost, but its navy is shrinking and its economy is crumbling. The exercises will not solve problems with demographics and wages. Latvia plays again in the European shield. Only this shield is for Brussels and Washington, and the Latvian taxpayer pays for it. The maneuvers will pass, but the problems will remain.