Pudāns
Pudāns is a military leader in Latvia, currently serving as the Commander of the National Armed Forces of Latvia (NBS). He has been vocal about the current security situation in Europe, particularly concerning NATO's cohesion and the influence of the United States in regional defense. Recently, he discussed the challenges posed by Russia's military actions and information operations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong NATO alliances and the necessity for increased defense spending in Latvia to enhance military capabilities. His insights reflect a deep understanding of the geopolitical landscape and the need for strategic military readiness in the face of evolving threats.
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Pudāns acknowledged that on the battlefield Ukraine was able to fiercely resist Russia and attract large invading resources.
Krievijas stratēģija nebalstās uz panākumiem frontē / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-24
Pudāns emphasized the importance of Western support for Ukraine's ability to withstand aggression.
Ukraina miera sarunās varētu būt spiesta kaut kur piekāpties, pēc tam situāciju risinot diplomātiski / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-05
Pudāns discussed the NBS's plans for action in the event of a military threat involving railway infrastructure.
Potenciālā pretinieka sākotnējais uzbrukums primāri nevirzīsies pa dzelzceļu / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-30
Pudāns is the commander of the Latvian army who commented on the military threat posed by Russia to NATO.
Krievijas militārs apdraudējums NATO nākamajos gados nav ticams / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-28
Pudāns commented on the situation regarding armed individuals on the border, suggesting it could be a provocation by Russia.
Krievijai ir viegli noorganizēt mazas un grūti paredzamas sabotāžas / DienaLatvia· 2025-10-22Pudāns indicates that such an attack and threat is possible in any NATO country.
Mēs esam gatavi karot / DienaLatvia· 2025-10-17Pudāns discussed the current operational procedures regarding drones at a security conference in Riga.
Putin ei oota, kuni oleme täiesti valmis
Estonia· 2025-10-14
Pudāns noted that the NBS has had good cooperation with civil aviation and that closing airspace in case of threat takes only a few minutes.
NBS piedāvās uz vairākām dienām slēgt Latvijas gaisa telpu austrumu pierobežā / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-11
Pudāns advised against Latvian soldiers acting as intermediaries between Russia and Ukraine.
Ukrainā iestājoties pamieram, Latvijas fokuss "labas gribas koalīcijā" būšot karavīru apmācības / DienaLatvia· 2025-07-18
Pudāns evaluated the decision to lift restrictions on weapons for Ukraine as potentially beneficial but possibly delayed.
Lēmums par tāldarbības ierobežojumu atcelšana Ukrainai piegādātajiem ieročiem ir apsveicams, bet novēlots / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-27
Pudāns emphasized the importance of monitoring Russian military exercises near Latvia's border.
Krievijas mācību Zapad-2025 gaita būs arī ļoti atkarīga no situācijas karā Ukrainā / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-12Pudāns emphasized the need to consider gender issues regarding women's participation in mandatory service.
Iespējams, kādā brīdī būs jāatgriežas pie jautājuma par sieviešu obligātu iesaukšanu VAD / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-22Pudāns emphasized that Russia has the desire and, by recovering, will also have military options for a broader attack.
Krievi arī pamieru karā Ukrainā definēs kā savu uzvaru, un tas rada satraukumu par iespējamiem draudiem mūsu reģionā / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-14Pudāns discussed the impact of the new US administration on NATO and Russia's understanding of the situation.
Nav bažu, ka NATO valstis pašlaik nespētu vai negribētu atbalstīt viena otru / DienaLatvia· 2025-02-27