How Latvians are preparing for the worst-case scenario of a Russian invasion | DW News

Since the beginning of Russia's war on Ukraine, Latvia has seen a surge in citizens joining the National Guard to get military training. But they are not the only ones trained to maintain the national defense – so are civilians. Latvia holds nationwide exercises each year combining training for both military and civilian readiness for a hypothetical attack that local residents tell Teri Schultz no longer seems impossible.

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[thattubesound]

GOOD for the former Riga mayor, telling Russians living in Latvia to "get used to it"! Exactly as it should be.

[romankacin]

Your biggest nightmare: having Russia as your neighbour.

[craigsavarese]

Unlike Ukraine, their membership in NATO will provide them with more support than they can imagine. That being said, they are doing the right thing in preparing. It will take some time to deploy US/NATO rapid deployment forces. Though they would receive near instant air support.

[gevans]

People who understand that freedom is not free.

[nobodyisbest]

Latvia needs to learn from the Russian playbook and lay huge minefields at the border.

[piggyraccoon]

If Russian attacks Latvia - the following scenario is this:

NATO forces launches into the war from both sides - EAST & WEST, while Russian allies Iran, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan & North Korea declare war on NATO. An unexpected plot twist happens and China attempts to backstab Russia by taking over Siberia and it's precious resources. Japan sees an opportunity to regain it's lost territories and declares war on Russia as well. Kazakhstan remembers what Russia did to Aral sea and also declares war on Russia. Seeing this Russian allies fall back. Russia is now alone against NATO, China, Japan and Kazakhstan. The war continues for 1 year and within this timeframe Putin flees to his arctic base within Novaya Zemlya. Eventually, a civil war breaks out within Russia which causes the country to disintegrate into several newly formed countries as former autonomous okrugs and oblasts like Chechnya, Dagestan, Ingushetia & Tuva sees an opportunity for the independence. Russia has lost massive amount of territories and now has only about half of its size only to the west of Urals as almost whole Siberia has been taken by Chinese forces.

[prdubi]

Ethnic Russian, living in Latvia. You know there wasn't any Russians before WWII in Latvia. Out of blue with the kindness of Latvia, they were allowed to stay despite being in an occupation force. Amazing what generosity will do.

[broodyhenloloa]

Russia cannot attack Latvia. 2 reasons. 1. Latvia is NATO. 2. Latvia is EU.

[Leoterio]

Lativa, watch Be careful!!! Love from Brazil

[thomaskortvelyessy]

I fully understand Latvians. After all: What if Olaf Scholz vetoes, sorry "hesitates" again? ... (never mind if Marine LePen should win French elections)

[wombatwilly]

Should've let Patton and Churchill take care of the "Russians" in 46.

[jia]

Eastern European countries knows to well of Russian brutality and war crimes during the cold war.

[lawrencekling]

That's smart move from Latvia. They will be better prepared for not like Ukraine did in the beginning. Poland has strengthened their position as well.

[Oblivisci........]

My Balkan friends! Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania! We are with you. You have so much support here and America will stand with you should the terrorist nation of Russia try and invade. Much love from the east coast of America!

[latvietisarpicku]

Latvian here. Who states Latvians are afraid?

[Sara.bu-ang]

Go Latvia...that's right don't be complacent don't trust your nieghbor❤ from the Philippines

[artursbondars]

Not really a fear, but rather preparedness, wich considering history and other factors is only logical.

[romankacin]

Anyone living in the West and doesn't support the West should leave. We don't need you here. Did you hear that, Ivan?

[Franko-yg]

this scaremongering is bad for business, tourism, investment

[ccoop]

Great job Latvia Thanks for standing up to evil🇺🇦🥳🇺🇸🗽✌