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Latvia Strengthens Borders with New 280 km Fence Against Russia

12/31/2025

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Latvia completed a 280-kilometer border fence with Russia, after finishing 145 kilometers on the Belarus border in 2024.
The project aims to curb illegal migration and strengthen defenses against potential Russian aggression.
Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis said the fence helps border guards manage organized migration pressure.
The plan adds patrol tracks, observation towers, and smart technology, with €17.9 million for 41.26 kilometres of new construction, to be completed by end-2026.

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Latvia completed a 280-kilometer border fence with Russia, after finishing 145 kilometers on the Belarus border in 2024.
The project aims to curb illegal migration and strengthen defenses against potential Russian aggression.
Interior Minister Rihards Kozlovskis said the fence helps border guards manage organized migration pressure.
The plan adds patrol tracks, observation towers, and smart technology, with €17.9 million for 41.26 kilometres of new construction, to be completed by end-2026.