Latvian President announces "military power" of his country

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Latvian President Raymond Veyonis, taking on the parade on Saturday in honor of the 99 anniversary of the independence of the Latvian state, said that the country was not as strong in military terms as it is today.

Latvia in a military sense has never been so strong and safe. But this is not enough. Nowadays, security means a lot more than just physical defense. Each of us can make Latvia stronger by assuming responsibility for our choices and activities, standing up for our state and strengthening it day by day in word and deed
- said Vejonis in his speech.



Latvian President announces "military power" of his country


He also noted that the Latvian army had proved its professionalism.

As the supreme commander of the armed forces of the country, I can say with confidence: we are ready to defend our state! At the joint exercises and in international missions, the Latvian army has proved that its courage and discipline, which once helped to win freedom, have not gone away. Now we are helping to strengthen the discipline of other countries. We not only take, but also give
- noted the president.

In addition to the Latvian military personnel, representatives of NATO allied forces from Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Great Britain, Lithuania, Sweden and the United States, as well as military personnel from a multinational group led by Canada, which included soldiers from Spain, Italy, Poland, Slovenia and Albania.
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  1. +19
    18 November 2017 20: 34
    Honey would grab ...

    Such relics
    1. +23
      18 November 2017 20: 36
      They take an example with 404, or what?
      By power - 2 army in Europe! After the Ukrainian course ...
      1. +14
        18 November 2017 20: 41
        When you look at that vinaigrette, it becomes clear and really powerful, such a menagerie gathered near our borders and think that we will be scared.
        1. +10
          18 November 2017 23: 05
          Logall
          They take an example with 404, or what?
          By power - 2 army in Europe! After the Ukrainian course ...
          Hello Alexander! drinks
          Ha The Balts cannot take an example from the junting authorities in Kiev - they do not have their own “Crimea”!
          Here I read on the Internet a joke of the very Ukrainians about Crimea. good I almost died laughing !!!
          When discussing the resolution on the Crimea, a sharp discussion arose between the deputies of the Verkhovna Rada, how to write it down correctly: Crimea was occupied or annexed? Voice from the audience: pr * @ bali!
          laughing laughing laughing
          1. +6
            18 November 2017 23: 46
            And secondly, even the United States, with its wards in the EU, is still puzzling over the voluntary transfer of Crimea from the juntry Ukraine to Russia!
      2. +10
        18 November 2017 20: 56
        What else could he say? For all that weakness? There is such a rule, the more insignificant a nation is, the more it speaks about itself. No need to go far. There, the Jews, they came up with such a wonderful story! Downloading! These, too, also want. They don’t praise themselves, they walk around like a week of charred ones.
      3. +19
        18 November 2017 21: 04
        We not only take, but also give

        Who would doubt your power. fellow
        1. +9
          18 November 2017 21: 54
          So what is the whole army wearing in such underpants? belay lol
      4. +3
        18 November 2017 21: 48
        So powerful that they themselves are afraid. Therefore, they are called NATO members to protect themselves from their "military might."
    2. +5
      18 November 2017 20: 42
      Character from the All-Metal Shell ...
      Quote: hrych
      Honey would grab ...

      Such relics
      1. +7
        18 November 2017 20: 51
        Quote: 210ox
        Character from the All-Metal Shell ..

        And what exactly is happening to him? Did you see the Russians?
        1. +3
          18 November 2017 20: 57
          And who will come out alone with him? Or who will write funnier, as usual here? I would warm up for a long time to get out ...
          1. +10
            18 November 2017 21: 01
            Quote: destination
            And who will come out alone with him? Or who will write funnier, as usual here? I would warm up for a long time to get out ...

            Easily. Yes
            1. +3
              18 November 2017 21: 07
              Is it easy, Vlady? He warmed up before a good fight or wrote a funny comment?
              1. +11
                18 November 2017 21: 10
                Quote: destination
                Warm up before a good fight

                Without a warm-up, outright weak? wink Did you drown the bath? laughing People are serious, I do not argue, a melee is not a ring for you. Yes
                1. +4
                  18 November 2017 21: 30
                  Yes, in the know, that's why I write ... Both the ring and the GSK ... On the first night on the ship, there are 10 of us, the remaining 50 (lessons, with articles, a lot of show-offs, little help, especially in cramped circumstances) -so and walked along the GSK, scattering ahead of the MSMK, along the sides we-KMSa ... hi
          2. +7
            18 November 2017 21: 06
            Quote: destination
            And who will come out alone with him?

            Think eat and not choke laughing
            1. +5
              18 November 2017 21: 10
              laughing Well, you guys, all the fucking guys are all here, damn it ... laughing laughing laughing hi
              1. +12
                18 November 2017 21: 15
                Quote: destination
                laughing Well, you guys, all the fucking guys are all here, damn it ... laughing laughing laughing hi

                Lesha, if you live without hihanek all the time, just go crazy wink Relax dear, with a smile and live a better life. hi
                1. +9
                  18 November 2017 21: 56
                  He takes care of his honor, is afraid to relax, and suddenly ... lol
                  1. 0
                    19 November 2017 10: 21
                    Quote: Going
                    He takes care of his honor, is afraid to relax, and suddenly ... lol

                    So the president clearly said. They now not only take ....... but also give
              2. +6
                18 November 2017 21: 52
                ALEXY, and I agree with Volodya. The elephant is afraid of the mouse. In general, this type reminded me of the "high" from the movie:
          3. +9
            18 November 2017 21: 13
            Quote: destination
            And who will come out alone with him?

            smile You would first ask him: will he come out, promoter? winked
          4. +1
            19 November 2017 10: 36
            And this is by accident not you in the photo. winked (I tried that it would be funny actually. Well, "as usual here")
    3. +5
      18 November 2017 21: 23
      Oh, stop, don’t tell, but now I’ll wake up laughing! Well it is necessary to come up with such a fake about the "strong" army of Latvia!
      1. +7
        18 November 2017 21: 28
        Very interested in when they won freedom?
        1. 0
          18 November 2017 21: 52
          In addition to the Latvian military personnel, representatives of NATO allied forces from Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Great Britain, Lithuania, Sweden and the United States, as well as military personnel from a multinational group led by Canada, which included soldiers from Spain, Italy, Poland, Slovenia and Albania.
          Who is already only in this pack. NATO members are all impudent and impudent, apparently in an crowd are not afraid of anyone. Nothing, if anything, then we will catch them individually. How to turn the boshnok over to the chickens.
        2. +4
          18 November 2017 21: 55
          Judging by the medals, Peter conquered for a long time, hard and with blood.
    4. +1
      18 November 2017 21: 38
      Teddy bear seen from the rear crept up and .... thought to bite.
      (This is about the photo, why else yell that ...?)
      1. +1
        18 November 2017 22: 58
        oh, Latvia, Latvia! another elusive Joe from a joke.
    5. +3
      18 November 2017 23: 07
      The main thing for them is not to fight with our hydromet, to which 68 d30 were transferred recently. And then even the mighty Latvian army will get trouble. wink
  2. +6
    18 November 2017 20: 35
    If I opened my mouth like that, then the dislocation of the lower jaw is 100%. smile
    1. +9
      18 November 2017 20: 37
      Quote: kirgiz58
      then dislocation of the lower jaw 100%

      And who said that he wasn’t stuck with a dislocation, the nutcracker wassat

      As if a stern dad leads the hand of a disgruntled kid to school wassat
      1. +3
        18 November 2017 20: 43
        The light choked ..
        Quote: hrych
        Quote: kirgiz58
        then dislocation of the lower jaw 100%

        And who said that he wasn’t stuck with a dislocation, the nutcracker wassat

        As if a stern dad leads the hand of a disgruntled kid to school wassat
        1. +4
          18 November 2017 21: 08
          But the whole chest in the order! Nobody in Latvia knows about their length of service
          every six months or a year give?
          1. +10
            18 November 2017 21: 34
            They are both the same. Length of service. Or for each joint "learning."
            I counted seven.
            I remember:
            And on his mighty chest,
            Beaming in several rows
            One medal dangled in a heap,
            And that
            For the years of service!
          2. +5
            19 November 2017 01: 06
            Quote: deputy ___ watered
            But the whole chest in the order! Nobody in Latvia knows about their length of service
            every six months or a year give?

            This is generally not a representative of the "mighty Latvian army", but I really liked the poem about the bunch.
            Strangely, Veyonis is such a normal guy: he did not mark himself as a Komsomol member Dahl or an American Estonian - the king is played by the retinue and the situation. Is he himself aware of the "might" of his army? lol
      2. +3
        18 November 2017 21: 45
        And what? I have a kirzach on the 43rd. Maybe something like buzzing, eh?
  3. +12
    18 November 2017 20: 36
    we are ready to defend our state! In joint exercises and in international missions

    recourse and if tomorrow is war?
    1. +11
      18 November 2017 20: 42
      He did not think about this, he was taught only for teachings.
    2. +3
      18 November 2017 20: 47
      But then there will be no laughing matter for everyone, the Sun ... love love love love love love love love love love love love
      1. +8
        18 November 2017 21: 16
        Alexy, howdy there! love
        Quote: destination
        And then, not everyone will laugh

        Who is this for everyone? Stop pessimism !!!

        laughing love
        1. +7
          18 November 2017 21: 20
          Quote: Masya Masya
          Who is this for everyone? Stop pessimism !!!

          Marisha Vitalievna! love love love You are just super, the same thing, and I'm trying to explain. good good good love hi
          1. +7
            18 November 2017 21: 41
            Quote: 79807420129
            You are just super, the same thing, and I'm trying to explain.

            Vlad! love
            love
          2. +5
            18 November 2017 22: 01
            Volodya, we have Marinochka light in the dark kingdom! Can take this light to the team?
            1. +7
              18 November 2017 22: 15
              Quote: sabakina
              Can take this light to the team?

              Ammo to bring? Always for!
              1. +6
                18 November 2017 22: 18
                Masyaayayayaya! What ammo? Just be next to it. love
                1. +7
                  18 November 2017 22: 37
                  Quote: Mordvin 3
                  Just be next to it.

                  We’ll go into battle invisibly! love
                  1. +5
                    18 November 2017 23: 28
                    No, no, no, not visibly. Just be around.
              2. +4
                18 November 2017 22: 19
                Marinochka, prYuvet! love love love . I’ll talk with Pasha. And why immediately ammo? The light never hurts us ...
                1. +7
                  19 November 2017 02: 36
                  Quote: sabakina
                  The light never hurts us ...

                  Ilyich’s bulb? recourse
  4. +1
    18 November 2017 20: 40
    see sprats smoked on hemp with the tops ... turned out to be stony, with a touch of hash
  5. +2
    18 November 2017 20: 40
    Ahahaha !!!
    Thank you, neighing. laughing
  6. +1
    18 November 2017 20: 40
    Cool especially Albanian allies, they can also buy sprats
  7. +4
    18 November 2017 20: 45
    As a woman with low social responsibility at the time of Leonid Ilyich said: - If I had such a mouth, I would not work ...
  8. +3
    18 November 2017 20: 50
    Quote: Going
    When you look at that vinaigrette, it becomes clear and really powerful, such a menagerie gathered near our borders and think that we will be scared.

    So that's the point! They frighten, but frighten them ... Either the missiles will not reach, the destroyers are wounded by someone, the battalion commander sat on his shoulder blade and imagines himself to be a battalion commander, then the fish-eater opened his mouth and couldn’t close ... And this rabble is sticking something out? Well them ...
  9. +7
    18 November 2017 20: 51
    Power already surpasses !!!

    Strategic bombers stand (or flee) on guard of the sky of Latvia soldier
    PS Judging by the air intakes and vertical plumage, it smacks of F-15s wassat
    1. +11
      18 November 2017 21: 07
      So this is a rehearsal, and so they wow. laughing
    2. +8
      18 November 2017 21: 28
      Quote: Rurikovich
      Strategic bombers stand (or run)

      They stand or stand, but they are provided with cross-country running lol
    3. +2
      18 November 2017 21: 55
      Hmm, it’s such a shame to run away at a military parade wearing a model airplane ... Well, in the Netherlands it was still like that: they imitated the sounds of firing at exercises so as not to waste the ammunition of automatic weapons. And about the photo - there the flag kr-bel-kr is like Latvia. Where did they get their own aviation? Apparently dreaming ... But how shameful ... These are suckers ...
      1. +2
        18 November 2017 23: 02
        probably the resource is protected by the real. I remember in the 60s we depicted the deployment of a company on the tank.
  10. +1
    18 November 2017 21: 05
    .. Each of us can Latvia stronger, taking responsibility for our own choices and activities, standing up for our state and strengthening it every day with word and deed ..
    ..cleaning tremors in London and Glasgow ..

    ..proved that her courage and discipline, which once helped to regain freedom, have not gone anywhere. Now we are helping to strengthen discipline in other countries. We not only take, but also give ..
    Kidney liver in distribution ??
  11. Alf
    +3
    18 November 2017 21: 09
    The Latvian army proved that its courage and discipline, which once helped to regain freedom, did not disappear.

    This is where and when did the Latvian army regain its freedom? Nothing comes to mind ...
    Latvia in the military sense has never been so strong and safe. But this is not enough.

    This is how to understand. We are very strong, but not strong enough. I thought that only women have such sinuous and unpredictable logic, but I was wrong ...
    1. +1
      18 November 2017 21: 16
      Strong but light
    2. +3
      18 November 2017 22: 08
      Basil, wait, a safe army is how? Is it funny? How is young Peter I?
  12. +1
    18 November 2017 21: 28
    A memorandum of understanding signed this week by Latvia and Luxembourg provides that Luxembourg will provide three million euros to strengthen the military base in Adazi. The Minister of Defense Raimonds Bergmanis informed about this in the Rīta Panorāma broadcast on LTV.
    Bergmanis said that the signed memorandum of understanding, according to which three million euros will be provided for the Adaz base, is Luxembourg's voluntary contribution as state support for expanding NATO's presence in Latvia.
    http://rus.delfi.lv/news/daily/latv...usilenie-ad
    azhskoj-voennoj-bazy.d? id = 49453581
    ***
    The armed forces commissions of the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate last week released details of the defense budget outlined for 2018, under which the Baltic countries are planning to allocate up to $ 100 million to curb Russian aggression.
    https://rus.postimees.ee/4310307/st...lionov-dlya
    -sderzhivaniya-rossiyskoy-agressii
    ***
    October 8 2017
    The Latvian Armed Forces received from the UK 65 out of 123 combat reconnaissance tracked armored vehicles under an agreement between the two countries in 2014 on the purchase of this equipment. This was reported by the correspondent with reference to Baltnews and the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Latvia.
    It is noted that the project for mechanization of the infantry brigade of the ground forces of the Latvian Armed Forces is divided into several stages. Before delivery, the equipment undergoes major repairs and modernization.
    Ammunition for 30-mm guns, machine guns, anti-tank missiles, training simulators will be delivered. Training of the Latvian military is also planned.
    The total contract for 10 years will be nearly 250 million euros. Https: //www.segodnya.ua/world/europe/vooruzh
    ennye-sily-latvii-poluchili-britanskie-broneviki-
    1062264.html
    ***
    October 04 2017
    The National Armed Forces of Latvia received from Austria second-hand 120-mm mortars, the press service of the Ministry of Defense told LETA.
    The mortars were delivered in the summer and will continue to be used for the needs of the units of the NAB and Zemessardze.
    For security reasons, the Ministry of Defense does not report the number of mortars, but notes that all weapons provided for in the agreement have been delivered.
    Mortars of this caliber are already in service with the Latvian Air Force and were demonstrated at military parades on November 18. Http://m.rus.delfi.lv/latvija/article.php?
    id = 49304215
    ***
    But, if anyone is interested, then the parade itself. In my sophisticated opinion, the parade is purely European (boring, puppet and sluggish) and you can’t watch everything. And the passage of aviation and technology from 44:37 (this is more interesting than boring speeches and flickering flags)
    1. Alf
      +1
      18 November 2017 22: 22
      And the occupant turntables open the passage of equipment, MI-8, and even the native and painfully familiar T-72 passed in the convoy.
      1. +1
        18 November 2017 22: 48
        Quote: Alf
        and in the column was the native and painfully familiar T-72.

        Moreover .... on the antenna of this tank a small tricolor fluttered belay wassat , because this is the M-84 Slovenian contingent, which in fact is our dear T-72, only the OMS is different))) That’s why they were invited to the Baltic states along with these tanks is understandable --- they can imitate Russian tanks well at the training grounds. Soviet tanks, things are like this in NATO:
    2. +5
      18 November 2017 22: 27
      Stormbreaker, the ending of the parade, starting with ATVs, finally killed me!
      1. +3
        18 November 2017 23: 02
        I agree, it looks disgusting and the whole “picture” (which is somehow not very ..) lubricates and spoils. But apparently it’s in the spirit of power Latvians --- to rush at a parade on a quadric at a speed of 5 km / h. If they are so and they’re going to woe, then we may not come to such a “war”, because weight categories and most importantly, the STYLE is different! Our iron boxes then go along Red Square, thereby Russian tankers pay a bright tribute to the Soviet tankers, who at one time went to break through the German defense at maximum speed, and with the liberation of Europe, our advanced mechanized detachments set records.
        And these are ... how pregnant ducks move. A tribute to the concentration camp guards angry
        1. +4
          18 November 2017 23: 07
          Well said! Damn me!
        2. +1
          19 November 2017 13: 56
          Really well said!
    3. dSK
      +4
      18 November 2017 22: 55
      Quote: Thunderbolt
      "Luxembourg will provide three million euros to strengthen the military base in Adazi."
      These are mere pennies ... "Free cheese"for Latvia ends, it’s already ten years in mousetrap, and demand for NATO spending is growing. Poland has already subscribed to 10 lard for the purchase of missile defense.
      In Western Europe, there are many nuclear power plants, (in France, 40% of energy is nuclear power plants.) Germany has rebuilt the country twice in a row and is doing everything to move the zone of possible hostilities further east. The new members (and candidates) of NATO are destinedcannon fodder. " As my uncle "captain" says: "Whoever you lead with is what you need." hi
    4. +2
      19 November 2017 05: 55
      Well, what can I say ... the admiral - is, sabers - are, the flags are on hand, the orchestra - is not blowing ... will the hosts have passed? Gone! Did the guests go? Gone! They showed the bearded, the ladies showed, the little ones also showed - they didn’t deprive anyone. Scouts and other patriots weren’t given weapons to any fireman, reasonably. They dragged the boat ... the parade was a success!
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  13. +5
    18 November 2017 21: 30
    This is one of the elements of the military power of Latvia:

    [media = http: //]
    1. +1
      19 November 2017 01: 27
      Quote: NF68
      This is one of the elements of the military power of Latvia:

      [media = http: //]

      1. +1
        19 November 2017 16: 43
        [media = http: //] [/ quote]
        [/ Quote]

        And sprats are not the same as Latvian submarines?
    2. 0
      19 November 2017 13: 58
      But not a single air defense will detect them ... laughing
  14. +1
    18 November 2017 21: 35
    that would not be obscured, you need to shut something up.
  15. +1
    18 November 2017 21: 46
    Great Veyshnoriya
  16. +1
    18 November 2017 22: 01
    "Latvian arrows" are still terrifying. Especially me, on the Sofa, after watching the series "Trotsky" ... recourse
  17. 0
    18 November 2017 22: 12
    Is he yawning in the photo?
    1. 0
      19 November 2017 01: 13
      Quote: nPuBaTuP
      Is he yawning in the photo?

      He dislocated his jaw and cannot close his mouth.
  18. +1
    18 November 2017 22: 41
    Each of us can make Latvia stronger by taking responsibility for our choice and activities, standing up for our state and strengthening it every day with word and deed

    "Golden words ... for a tombstone laughing "
  19. +1
    18 November 2017 23: 21
    Interestingly, do medallions go in blocks or are they still sold separately ??
  20. 0
    19 November 2017 01: 13
    Ordering straps on the chest of the military. What kind of victories did these invalids with Ecelopathy gain?
  21. +1
    19 November 2017 04: 35
    Storm in a stall with sprats ....
  22. 0
    19 November 2017 04: 49
    Do not get puffed up general !!! - dill army is the "strongest" in geyrop !!! You are still far from them.
  23. +1
    19 November 2017 05: 33
    It's funny to hear, sad to watch ...
  24. 0
    19 November 2017 06: 54
    Well, the bear mouse made fun.
  25. 0
    19 November 2017 08: 12

    I've never neighed like this before
  26. +1
    19 November 2017 09: 17
    I don’t understand what kind of laughter? What do you think he should have said? What is the army in Latvia? He said what a politician of his level should say about his army. Moderators need to work more carefully, if the author wants to laugh, let the KVN look.
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  28. +1
    19 November 2017 13: 31
    Their "ARMY" has the most powerful bunches from FEAR,
    like that, they chuck over in chorus, and the size of their "army" is just with the choir ...
    Only they really safe, just because they are simply unnecessary to anyone ...
    Relax and stop pushing ...
    [media = http: // https: //youtu.be/O61XpdNvsWc]
  29. 0
    19 November 2017 13: 52
    That's what he yawned ....))))
  30. 0
    19 November 2017 14: 30
    Well, let's already insert all n @ zdy! Who jumps, shooting on the spot. Donbass rebuild. Call Kadyrov and all the horses will finish immediately! Maksakova the main role! Mikholkova drive the demon out of my head. Well, what are we tolerant bitch !? They fuck us up, and we wholesale smile!
  31. 0
    19 November 2017 16: 16
    Damn there, Petya was going to share the galaxy ... maybe he will give a piece to kilkolov lol
  32. 0
    19 November 2017 16: 42
    Funnier than this statement, only the number of medals on the officer’s chest in the title photo laughing
  33. 0
    19 November 2017 16: 55
    Latvian comrades do not owe anything for an hour! Something I'm starting to hesitate about this.
  34. 0
    19 November 2017 19: 31
    but how about Ukraine they forgot, were not invited to the parade? !!! no matter how, the "strongest army of Europe", even the Americans will soon have the "experience of fighting the Russians" to convey .... and here, such an annoying omission !!!
  35. 0
    20 November 2017 01: 15
    Quote: hrych
    Honey would grab ...

    Such relics

    Quote: hrych
    Quote: kirgiz58
    then dislocation of the lower jaw 100%

    And who said that he wasn’t stuck with a dislocation, the nutcracker wassat

    As if a stern dad leads the hand of a disgruntled kid to school wassat

    the wider the mouth, the more medals.)))
  36. +1
    20 November 2017 20: 01
    Yeah ... How I think about the Latvian army - just shiver, cold sweat and I want to hide somewhere under the sofa ...
  37. +1
    20 November 2017 20: 12
    As the great leader of the Latvians Karlis Ulmanis used to say: “Our future is in the calves” and “What is - what is, what is not - is not.”
    With these great words, he immortalized himself.

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