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flag Latvia finished a 280-km border barrier with Russia, citing regional tensions and NATO warnings.

flag Latvia has completed a 280-kilometer fortified barrier along its border with Russia, featuring fencing, concrete obstacles, and surveillance systems, as part of heightened security measures amid regional tensions. flag The project, managed by state-owned VNI, follows a similar barrier built along the Latvia-Belarus border in 2024. flag Additional infrastructure, including patrol roads and pontoon paths, is planned for 2026. flag The move reflects broader Baltic and EU efforts to strengthen eastern defenses, with Latvia committing to spend 4.91% of GDP on defense next year. flag NATO and Western intelligence warn of potential Russian aggression, though Estonia’s spy chief notes no current evidence of an imminent attack. flag Russia has dismissed the concerns.

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