NATO Strengthens Its Presence in Eastern Latvia as Allies Plan to Stay in Latgale
The commander of the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia has confirmed that allied troops will remain in Latgale and that their presence is to be reinforced. From 26 October to 8 November, the brigade's largest exercise so far will take place in the border zone with about 3,000 troops.
The commander of the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia has confirmed that allied troops intend to stay in Latgale, the eastern region of the country. The brigade is a unit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) stationed in Latvia. Allies have already been in Daugavpils for several months, and plans call for strengthening their presence in other parts of eastern Latvia as well.
The largest exercise so far
From 26 October to 8 November, the border zone will host the biggest exercise yet held by the NATO Multinational Brigade in Latvia. About 3,000 service members are due to take part.
Goals and engagement with residents
The Latgale editorial team of LSM, Latvia's public broadcaster, looked into what the allies aim to achieve in Latgale, what they are learning from the Latvian National Guard (Zemessardze), and how they intend to earn the trust of local residents. The headline of the original report highlights the idea that it matters most for residents to see the allies.
