Andris Spruds
Andris Spruds is the Minister of Defence of Latvia, advocating for cautious relations with neighboring Russia and Belarus. He has called for Latvians to reduce ties with these countries, highlighting the risks associated with potential espionage and recruitment by Russian intelligence services.
Born on Jan 01, 1975 (50 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 11 | 6.91 | 0.83% | +10% | 1,886,198 | 17,264 | $34,000 | 311$ |
| Moldova | 5 | 6.80 | 0.61% | +0% | 4,033,963 | 24,537 | $12,000 | 73$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,594 | $700,000 | 452$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 17,382 | $155,000 | 62$ |
| Russia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 54,154 | $1,500,000 | 564$ |
| Totals | 19 | 202,412,625 | 118,931 | $2,401,000 | 1,462$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Latvia:
Andris Sprūds, the Minister of Defence, thanked the hockey team for their visit to Ādaži and wished them success in the World Championship.
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Latvia:
Andris Sprūds emphasized that Latvia will continue to invest in defense and cooperation among NATO allies.
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Latvia:
Andris Sprūds is the Minister of Defense who commented on the sword procurement scandal.
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Latvia:
Andris Sprūds announced that he has tasked the Ministry of Defense to evaluate the specifications and volumes of the sword procurement.
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Latvia:
Aizsardzības ministrs Andris Sprūds commented on the potential acquisition of unmanned anti-personnel mines after Latvia's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention.
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Russia:
Andris Spruds noted significant progress and urgency among coalition members regarding military support for Ukraine.
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Latvia:
Andris Sprūds, the Minister of Defense, suggested a service inspection after public information indicated misappropriation of funds.
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Latvia:
Andris Sprūds initiated a service inspection regarding the construction of the object near the military base in Ādaži.
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Moldova:
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds announced that Latvia will supply Ukraine with drones.
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Moldova:
Andris Spruds announced that Latvia will provide Ukraine with 1,500 drones.
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