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Latvian defence minister on Trump's role in strengthening NATO
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Latvian Defence Minister Raivis Melniks stated in an interview that NATO should thank Donald Trump for pressuring member countries to increase defence spending. He also praised the resilience of Ukrainians and discussed the potential threat of a Russian invasion in the Baltic states.
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- Interview with Raivis Melniks
- Date of interview: 31 August 2026
- Discussion on NATO countries' defence funding
- Mention of a trip to Izium
- Expression of concern about a possible threat from Russia
Raivis Melniks · NATO · Donald Trump · Ukraine · Izium · Latvia
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