Ukraine's Defence Minister and his Latvian counterpart discuss asymmetric responses to Russia on battlefield
Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umierov has stated that he has had a fruitful video conversation with his Latvian counterpart, Andris Sprūds.
Source: Umierov on Twitter, as reported by European Pravda
Details: The Ukrainian official says they discussed possible asymmetric responses to Russia on the battlefield and ways to further deepen defence cooperation between Ukraine and Latvia, especially on UAVs.
"Grateful to our Latvian friends for their unwavering military and political support," Umierov stressed.
🇺🇦 🇱🇻 Had a productive video call with my Latvian colleague Andris Sprūds@AndrisSpruds.
— Rustem Umerov (@rustem_umerov) November 25, 2023
Discussed potential asymmetric responses to the occupiers on the battlefield and ways to further deepen our defence cooperation, particularly in the UAV sphere.
Grateful to our Latvian…
Background:
- On 24 November, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs arrived in Ukraine on an unannounced visit.
- Earlier, Rinkēvičs stated that the EU and NATO countries should increase their defence industry capacities in order to produce the necessary armament for themselves and Ukraine.
- Earlier, Daiga Mieriņa, Speaker of the Latvian parliament, noted that the defeat of Russia on the battlefield must be ensured.
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