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Latvia Seeks NATO Air Defences, Cites Election Threat.

7/17/2026

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Latvian Prime Minister Krišjanis Kulbergs asked NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for additional air-defence systems for Latvia.
He heightened security at the Incukalns gas storage, the energy sector and the hydroelectric station.
Kulbergs warned that his government is preparing for possible Russian interference ahead of the October national election.
He condemned EU members such as Bulgaria for blocking a 21st sanctions package and profiting from Russian LNG.

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Latvian Prime Minister Krišjanis Kulbergs asked NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for additional air-defence systems for Latvia.
He heightened security at the Incukalns gas storage, the energy sector and the hydroelectric station.
Kulbergs warned that his government is preparing for possible Russian interference ahead of the October national election.
He condemned EU members such as Bulgaria for blocking a 21st sanctions package and profiting from Russian LNG.