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 | 5 | 7.60 | 0.50% | +10% | 1,886,198 | 10,364 | $34,000 | 187$ |
| Italy | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 45,597 | $2,000,000 | 1,508$ |
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 36,132 | $1,400,000 | 1,082$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 33,641 | $155,000 | 119$ |
| Russia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 110,679 | $1,500,000 | 1,152$ |
| Moldova | 1 | 7.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 4,033,963 | 6,149 | $12,000 | 18$ |
| Totals | 10 | 300,974,607 | 242,562 | $5,101,000 | 4,066$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Latvia:
Andris Sprūds, the Minister of Defense, commented on Russia's activities in hybrid warfare conditions.
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Latvia:
Andris Sprūds, the Minister of Defense, stated that Latvia will continue to support Ukraine in its efforts to defend its country.
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Latvia:
Andris Sprūds instructed the National Armed Forces to enhance readiness in response to security threats.
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Spain:
The Latvian Minister of Defense called for a firmer response from allies and more NATO presence in the Baltics.
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Latvia:
Andris Sprūds, the Minister of Defense, stated that the closure of Latvia's airspace zone will allow for better control and detection of unauthorized flying objects.
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Moldova:
Andris Spruds, the Minister of Defense of Latvia, announced the closure of the airspace at the eastern border with Belarus and Russia.
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Russia:
Andris Spruds announced the closure of Latvia's airspace for security reasons.
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Latvia:
Andris Sprūds, the Minister of Defense, instructed the NBS to evaluate the need for closing Latvia's airspace zones in the eastern border area.
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Ukraine:
Andris Spruds stated that the initiative PURL is a way to provide Ukraine with American weapons.
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Italy:
Andris Spruds is the Minister of Defense in Latvia who emphasizes the need to remain vigilant against Russian threats.
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