Andris Spruds
LatviapoliticianMaleb. 19755.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Andris Sprūds is mentioned as the Minister of Defense who was dismissed.
Šī valdība pie veiksmīga darba var būt modelis nākamajai valdībai / DienaLatvia· 2026-06-02
Siliņa criticized Sprūds for his empty rhetoric as the defense minister.
Koalīcijas sairšana sākās ar mēģinājumu denonsēt Stambulas konvenciju / DienaLatvia· 2026-05-28
Andris Sprūds is the Minister of Defense who has resigned, allowing for more open discussions about communication errors related to drone incidents.
Dronu notriekšana ir kļuvusi par NBS goda jautājumu / DienaLatvia· 2026-05-27
Andris Sprūds agrees with the president on the need to amend the Defense Funding Law.
Prezidents iesniedz grozījumus likumā nostiprināt apņemšanos valsts aizsardzībā ieguldīt vismaz 5% no IKP / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-27
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds stated that Latvia is ready to fight immediately if necessary.
Jutarnji list - Žestoka poruka Moskvi: 'Spremni smo se boriti odmah. Prvo ćemo eliminirati malog zelenog'
Croatia· 2026-02-21
Andris Spruds stated that Latvia is ready to fight if necessary.
NATO saveznici uputili žestoku poruku Putinu: "Spremni smo da se borimo već večeras"
Serbia· 2026-02-20
Andris Sprūds is the Minister of Defense who highlighted the significance of the training area for Latvia's defense capabilities.
Militārā poligona Sēlija pirmās kārtas attīstība izmaksā aptuveni 36,5 miljonus eiro / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-20Andris Sprūds, the Minister of Defense, emphasized the significance of the memorandum signing for strengthening defense capabilities.
Prettanku mīnu ražotni Latvijā plānots izveidot divu gadu laikā / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-05
Andris Sprūds expressed deep condolences to the family and comrades of the deceased Canadian soldier.
Netālu no Rīgas miris NATO Daudznacionālajā brigādē dienošs Kanādas karavīrs / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-31
Andris Sprūds acknowledged that a detailed plan is being worked on to ensure immediate disruption of roads and railways at the eastern border if necessary.
Potenciālā pretinieka sākotnējais uzbrukums primāri nevirzīsies pa dzelzceļu / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-30
Andris Sprūds highlighted NATO as the cornerstone of Latvia's collective security.
Ārlietas ietekmē iekšpolitiku / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-30
Sprūds acknowledged that a detailed plan is being worked on to ensure immediate road and railway disruption at the eastern border if necessary.
Pretmobilitātes pasākumi pie austrumu robežas nav tikai jautājums par dzelzceļa sliedēm / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-28Andris Sprūds is referred to as the Minister of Defense, involved in the decision-making process regarding railway issues.
Jaunā valdība jāvada cilvēkam no malas / DienaLatvia· 2025-12-02
Latvia's Defense Minister Andris Sprūds states that the issue of Åland is a matter for Finland.
Fler svenska ubåtar ska säkra Åland
Sweden· 2025-11-16
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds was thanked by Denys Shmyhal for exceptional support.
LIVE TEXT Ucraina majorează finanțarea pentru brigăzile și corpurile de armată care se află în prima linie. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1352
Moldova· 2025-11-06
Andris Spruds was thanked by Denys Shmyhal for Latvia's military support.
LIVE TEXT O grupare partizană rusă a sabotat zeci de trenuri într-un atac asupra logisticii militare ruse. Au fost folosite Cocktailuri Molotov. Război în Ucraina, ziua 1352Moldova· 2025-11-06Andris Spruds is the Latvian Defense Minister who emphasized the partnership with Ukraine.
Ukraine News: Ukraine meldet hohe russische Verluste bei Pokrowsk, Russland rückt vor - Politik
Germany· 2025-11-06
Andris Sprūds is the Minister of Defense who highlights Latvia's defense industry's development in the context of NATO experiments.
Vērienīgā NATO eksperimentā Latvijā notiks dažādu veidu un izmēru bezpilota lidaparātu lidojumi / DienaLatvia· 2025-10-27
Andris Sprūds explained that these systems will allow for the rapid deployment of mines on Latvia's border, thereby strengthening the Baltic defense line.
Latvija iegādāsies distances mīnēšanas sistēmas 50 miljonu eiro vērtībā / DienaLatvia· 2025-10-22Andris Sprūds is the Latvian Minister of Defense who spoke about the country's defense preparations against Russian aggression.
Jutarnji list - Ruski susjed ubrzano se priprema za rat, zelene oznake na desecima zgrada otkrivaju što se događa: 'Ovo neće biti kao 1940.!'Croatia· 2025-10-18
Andris Sprūds emphasizes the commitment to strengthen NATO's security capabilities in the Baltic region.
Demonstrējot NATO klātbūtni reģionā, Kanādas iznīcinātāji CF-18 ieradušies Latvijā un veiks pārlidojumu virs Rīgas / DienaLatvia· 2025-10-09
Andris Sprūds is the Minister of Defense who indicated the continuation of partial airspace closure in Latvia.
Diennakts tumšajā laikā gaisa telpa Latvijas austrumu pierobežā būs slēgta līdz turpmākajiem lēmumiem / DienaLatvia· 2025-10-07Andris Sprūds stated that the interception of Russian fighters indicates that NATO is acting more robustly in the situation.
NATO iznīcinātāji netālu no Latvijas piekrastes pārtvēruši piecas Krievijas lidmašīnas / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-26Andris Spruds condemned the Russian incursion, emphasizing the need to strengthen defense.
Vlada Estonije: Tri ruska vojna aviona povrijedila vazdušni prostor; Portparolka: NATO ih presreo
Montenegro· 2025-09-20
The Defence Minister of neighbouring Latvia, Andris Spruds, condemned Russia’s incursion.
Estonia says Russia jets violated its airspace, requests NATO Article 4 consultations
Canada· 2025-09-19
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds stated that the debris washed ashore is a fragment of a Russian drone.
В ЕС и НАТО заявили о нарушении Россией воздушного пространства Эстонии — РБК
Russia· 2025-09-19Andris Sprūds, the Latvian Minister of Defense, condemned the incident and stressed the need to strengthen airspace defense in the Baltic states.
Trīs Krievijas iznīcinātāji 12 minūtes neatļauti atradušies Igaunijas gaisa telpā / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-19
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds confirmed that the object does not pose a danger.
На пляже в Латвии нашли обломок дрона
Belarus· 2025-09-19
Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds reported that the found drone fragment is the tail section of a Russian decoy drone.
У Латвії знайшли уламок російського дрона
Ukraine· 2025-09-18Andris Sprūds, the Minister of Defense, confirmed the discovery of the drone wreckage.
Läti rannast leiti Vene drooni rusud
Estonia· 2025-09-18