Latvian official warns Russia ‘tempted to test’ European readiness, sounds alarm over border issues

Breaking Defense16 October 2026, 10:00 UTCLatvia

Airis Rikveilis, the state secretary at Latvia’s Ministry of Defense, told Breaking Defense the military and border guards are working jointly to stem the tide of illegal entries, including via tunnels.

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