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European countries should 'absolutely' introduce conscription, Latvia's president says
- Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics urged European nations to introduce conscription to strengthen their armed forces against the Russian threat, stating that many countries should follow Latvia's example.
- Latvia reinstated conscription for men aged 18-27 to prepare a total of 61,000 combat-ready troops, as security concerns rise due to its proximity to Russia.
- Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden responded that the UK is not considering conscription but acknowledged the need to increase defense spending in light of changing global conditions.
- Rinkevics emphasized the importance of real action, stating that other European nations must follow Latvia's decision and adapt their defense strategies in light of current global tensions.
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Conscription should be rolled out across ‘weak’ Europe in face of Putin threat
LATVIA’S president has warned European countries to “absolutely” introduce conscription as he dubbed the continent as “weak” militarily in the face of threat from Russia’s Vladimir Putin. The continent has been working tirelessly this past week to bolster defence following US President Donald Trump’s halt on military aid and US intelligence sharing in war-torn Ukraine. GettySoldiers from Royal Welsh Battlegroup take part in maneuvers during NATO…
WORLD WAR III: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says the quiet part out loud
WORLD WAR III: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda says the quiet part out loud, "Ukraine is bying the precious time for us every day, paying with the blood. So it would be highly irresponcible to waste this time." Europe is preparing for war. pic.twitter.com/ntTgBtf4UD — @amuse (@amuse) March 7, 2025
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