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Latvian General: If Anyone Is to Be Surprised, It's Only Putin
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Latvian General: If Anyone Is to Be Surprised, It's Only Putin

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Latvian general suggests that only Putin would be surprised by current events, implying Russia's actions are predictable.
  • The general's statement comes amid Russia's threat to take the Baltic states to the International Court of Justice and its direct threat to Latvia regarding drone launches.
  • The article questions whether the risk of a direct attack on the Baltic states has significantly increased or if this is part of an information war.

A Latvian general has suggested that if anyone is to be surprised by recent developments, it would be Russian President Vladimir Putin. This statement implies that Russia's actions are predictable and perhaps even expected by military observers.

The general's comment arises in the context of Russia's recent threats. Moscow has not only pledged to take the Baltic states to the International Court of Justice but has also directly threatened Latvia. Russia claims that drones are being launched from Latvian territory into the Russian Federation.

The article poses critical questions regarding the current geopolitical climate: Has the risk of a direct attack on the Baltic states genuinely escalated? Or are these threats merely a component of a broader information war, designed to sow discord or achieve other strategic objectives? The situation remains tense as Baltic nations assess the veracity and intent behind Russia's aggressive rhetoric and actions.

If anyone is to be surprised, it is only Putin.

— Latvian generalCommenting on the predictability of Russia's actions.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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