Latvian Prime Minister plays down 'brink of war' fears
Latvian Prime Minister Kulbergs has sought to calm public fears regarding a potential Russian invasion, clarifying that a declared state of emergency is a bureaucratic tool for administrative efficiency rather than a sign of immediate military threat. He emphasized that security should not be used for political rhetoric.
Why it matters
It clarifies the distinction between administrative emergency measures and actual military threats, helping to stabilize public sentiment in a geopolitically sensitive region.
"I want to make it clear to the people of Latvia that there is currently no reason for concern. The level of military threat to Latvia has not changed. The risk of a direct Russian military invasion of Latvia is currently low. This is confirmed by the assessment of the responsible security institutions, and this has also been publicly emphasized by the President of Latvia," said Kulbergs in a government statement. As previously reported by LSM, a draft order prepared by the Ministry of Climate and Energy on declaring a state of emergency in Latvia's eastern border is "a preventive and temporary legal solution to ensure the continuity of critical services during a possible threat to airspace. It does not indicate a new or immediate military threat to Latvia," according to a government release. "Preparation for a potential threat is not the same as an immediate threat.
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