Pudāns: Training Ukrainian soldiers in Poland also strengthens Latvia's security

Commander of the Latvian National Armed Forces, Kaspars Pudāns, had just returned from a mission to Poland, where for several months Latvian soldiers, together with colleagues from the Baltic and Nordic countries, have been training Ukrainian military personnel. These Ukrainians then proceed directly to the front lines.

Pudāns stressed the importance of seeing the training process firsthand, noting that Latvia and Ukraine are "on the same front line." In the interview, he explained that training Ukrainian forces not only strengthens Ukraine's defense capabilities but also directly impacts Latvia's airspace security and overall army effectiveness.

After addressing urgent matters with colleagues, the commander was ready for a broader discussion on the transformation of the armed forces. The main topic was the impact of drone technology development on the modern battlefield and the need to adapt to new challenges. Pudāns noted that these changes are inevitable and require continuous learning and modernization.