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Latvia finished a 280-km border barrier with Russia, citing regional tensions and NATO warnings.
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.
The project, managed by state-owned VNI, follows a similar barrier built along the Latvia-Belarus border in 2024.
Additional infrastructure, including patrol roads and pontoon paths, is planned for 2026.
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.
NATO and Western intelligence warn of potential Russian aggression, though Estonia’s spy chief notes no current evidence of an imminent attack.
Russia has dismissed the concerns.
Letonia terminó una barrera fronteriza de 280 km con Rusia, citando las tensiones regionales y las advertencias de la OTAN.