Latvian foreign minister: "Ukraine can still win the war" | Conflict Zone
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- As the war in Ukraine grinds on, the Baltic states watch anxiously from their ringside seats, pressing the West to increase aid to Kyiv and make sure Russia doesn’t win. Latvia's Foreign Minister Krišjānis Kariņs says it's clear NATO has to up its game.
He also told DW's Tim Sebastian that the alliance is moving towards "a war footing," but needed to do so quicker.
So how ready is NATO to take on an expansionist Russia?
Why are some rich European states still unwilling to meet the NATO's defense spending targets?
Let us know what you think.
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It is so typical of Western Europe to say "oh we didn't see that coming" and "we must never let it happen like this again". We should listen to our Baltic friends, they, if any, know what Ukraine and the rest of Europe need to do to secure our future. Right now, Ukraine is paying the highest price for its survival and for our safety, now we must all give everything we can to help them. It is our damned duty. Do your duty and earn your rights.
We simply have to stop seeing the world as we wish it to be and start seeing it for what it is.
Greetings from Sweden
so go ahead, donate and enlist. Show ur bold statements in action and not behind screen with keyboard
I could not agree more with you. Great to see such writing from a Swede. Best greetings from Denmark! 😉
We saw it coming in 2000s when all reputable scholars and diplomats warned not to bring America to Russian border because it is not Putin's position, it is and will always be Russian's security position. US has Monroe principle and the South and North American is in their sphere of influence. Russia only cares about it's borders not a sphere of influence.
@@noone6896 Yes exactly, I agree with you and luckily it is in full swing.
@@noone6896 Agreed. So many people are quick to send other people's children to the front lines but wont go and enlist themselves. If this guy is this passionate about Ukraine's victory, then he should be there at the front lines with them.
".... If we are strong, our strength will speak for itself. If we are weak, words will be of no help." - Words prepared for President Kennedy at the Dallas Trade Mart on the 22 November, 1963.
I didn't know that Clyde. Thank you Sir!
Didn't help him.
Didn't help.
Talk is cheap.
Ukraine losing every day while Russia gets stronger by the day
Pretty much all of NATO including the USA was not ready for war in Europe. In short, everybody got caught with their pants down.
What a wonderful sensible man representing his country people!
We all gave what we could give. Zelensky still somehow found ways to insult his biggest allies. Those who donated the biggest amount of money, once they slowed down donating were called "Putin's friends". If a country finds ways to spit at its friends, and is Not even in NATO, then please do whatever you want, but don't pressure others. Countries join NATO at the time of peace for the very reason of being helped in the event of being invaded. Ukraine woke up too late. Poland, Czech, Slovakia, Hungary joined in 1999. Baltic states joined in 2004.
@@kacperzimowski4626 Ukraine tried to join in 2008 but was rejected...by France and Germany
@@Cecil-yc6mcyes and tell us why?
Bolonny
@@kacperzimowski4626 copy + paste Kremlin supporting rhetoric
Krišjānis Kariņs seems both wise and clear-sighted, and very sensible in repsonding to critical questions. Latvia has a good foregin minsiter in that man. DW News, thank you for this thought-provoking interview.
Sebastian wasted 3/4 of the interview time re-phrasing the same question..
Corrupt ukraine sucks
He is fired for the waste of budget for own needs. We are so tired of this guy
clearly only government paid troll/bot could prise a politician like that
Very clear from Latvia, best explaination on Euro security i have ever heard. Bravo Mr foreign minister, we need more like you. Slava Ukranii.
Love all the questions Tim asked, but these questions should be asked to NATO secretary general
Sounded more to me like he was rephrasing the same question over and over again, that being "isn't this mess all NATO's fault?" and getting frustrated that his opposite number refused to respond with a "yes"...
Europe is sleepwalking into a war similar to the 40s kind of war. The only difference is this time round both side sides have serious weapons capable of ending civilisation!
@@Alexander_Kalelook up how many countries Russia has invaded illegally since this 90s or even 2000s
Nato secretary wanted to quit his job more than two years ago. New leadership should be appointed quickly. He also has a symbolic position. The real power and decisions happens on a national level.
@@Jonas-sw8mj Anyway, long live Putin. First if his name, defender of democracy, fairness and justice. He is the man to free the world from the shackles of western imperialism.
I like the minister's glass-half-full attitude. That's so refreshing from a Grrman's perspective.
Whatever the attitude... ... the minister doesn't understand the game or war.
I Dislike him for glass half filled attitude .
He is trying to be very diplomatic and not point fingers even though certain problems are obvious. It is a balancing act, coz you have to speak to the same people tomorrow that you want to point a finger at today.
What happens if NATO countries get low enough on ammunition that they couldn't even mount an op to slow another country from rolling over and bending the knee to an outside military? Then what
I think the interviewer had some provocative and unnecessary questions, but the Latvian foreign minister handled it very well.
Greetings from Sweden
We need provocative questions.
He is asking like Ruska onuca
provocative and unnecessary, maybe...annoyingly repetitive pointless 3rd degree, certainly...it's why they have that 'asked and answered, ask a new question!" thing in American court-lawyer shows..
Agreed. That is how you rise to the top in the legacy media.
@@eddgrs9193 How does that help us?
Europe wake up and step up.
Проснулась уже и стала делать толпы трансгендеров😅😅😅😅
stop whining and join the front nato bot
Europe, wake up and be sober. Stop spilling the blood. Stop destroying the economy. Stop destroying people's lives.
Stop backing the criminal regime in Ukraine. Don't you see that Ukraine is not a democracy and Zelencky is a monstrous dictator?
Instead of following the Stambul agreement in April 2022, he has chosen catastrophe for Ukrainians and is responsible for dozens of thousands of the deaths of his own
He is a war criminal. Europe be sober and judge reasonably.
@@avex3903Why not, and we'd love to see you there, Ivan?
@@Superius_Intelligentia and what do you mean by this?
Western Europe remains asleep. Eastern Europe and the nordic countries remain awake and alert. Germany couldnt even produce the promised artillery shells
Excellent response from Latvia. Inspiring to see these young democracies so fiercely defending their recent freedoms. Not impressed with the interviewer.
"Ukraine can still win the war" - A sacrificial lamb is for sacrifice purpose only...
Good old cynical Russian turns of phrase. Certainly has a distinctive flavor of mafia nonsense.@@bobgonzales9680
Yeah anytime I see this program, I feel secondhand embarrassment at his bombastic diarrhea quality questions.
That's the point. It's his style to ask questions a bit aggressively.
@@bobgonzales9680 The undemocratic CIA installed Zelensky regime was a mistake forced on a population.
I am reminded of a quote from Ex-Secretary of State John Kerry, that he made about Vietnam in 1971..."How do you ask a man to be the last man to die in [Ukraine]? How do you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake?"
Peace NOW!!!!
Thank you very much for the video from Odesa, Ukraine
Kia Kaha, from New Zealand. 💙💛🤟
The bear is coming 🇷🇺🐻
Одеса тут❤
@@Jamie-uk2zh scary stuff from a 10 month old bot account
@@Jamie-uk2zhZombies not bears
The Latvians are clear eyes.
The closer you are to Russia the clearer you eyes!
Latvian thinks they are under NATO umbrella and can say anything, real thing is they just chihuahua who barked to bear in front uncle Sam's legs.
@@Andre_XX Latvia is a quarter Russian.
Latvia was two fifths russian 30 years ago, you think ethnic russians will just evaporate after 50 years of being a soviet state?
@@urbansenicar81Latvia was subject to heavy russification during the soviet occupation, so what is your point?
Strategic ambiguity is key when dealing with Putin. We must stop broadcasting to the world what we will or will not do regarding Russian aggression.
I think he will domthatvSTOP to you.
Putin is the master of strategic ambiguity.
At the beginning of the war when there was a clamour to put a no-fly zone, Putin said you will face consequences you have not faced in your life. The US understood what that meant and Biden said there will be no fly zone ! Putin did not say he will nuke the US. That is strategic ambiguity.
When Lithuania tried a rail blockade of Kalinigrad, a Russian deputy said Lithuania's independence agreement needs to studied. Lithuania climbed down. Russia did not say it will invade Lithuania. That is strategic ambiguity !
Russia gets results with strategic ambiguity, the west is unable to do so. Therein lies the difference.
Putin said recently that it is not a stalemate just because you ran out of arms. That is another way to tell you are defeated !
Putin is ex kgb he’s preparing this war for decades and Europeans are not ready for that
There is nothing you can do except broadcast what you are only talking about. Nothing is so debilitating than those large mushroom clouds NATO fears above all.
It's about deterrent. I'm sure the strategic and tactical plans for a military response aren't public data, but the intention and actions to invest in the military should definitely be broadcasted
Good interview, the Latvian minister knew how to deliver.
Really ?
could have been good, but went begging due to interviewer labouring same question for most of interview, imo..
I'm readings comments and as a latvian I'm proud to see all the good things a lot of you are saying. Also as a latvian I'm concern about our future.
Well, proud always come before disaster.
@@tekinfomedi
Man , Trump already said he will not wage war with Rossia because of flies in Latvia....
If Latvians really believe what this one in video is blabbering - they're doomed.
We are with you 🇨🇦 🇱🇻
@@RBogd
Good point.
Stay safe . crazy times.✌️
What a lucid, articulate and informed gentleman the guest is. He really brings home that it's the frontier countries that are really in the know. The responsibility of the countries to the west is to listen.
In unity there is strength to withstand aggression.
A very eloquently spoken man this foreign minister is.
His English is bafflingly good
What a great person! A politician with a character! His nation is lucky to have him!
He got dismissed from his position because he spent too much on private flights - a shame in my opinion. These are not BAU times and foreign ministers should be able to have more flexibility. Not like he spent it on partying
00:06 Latvian Foreign Minister highlights NATO's need to step up against Russia's expansion
02:58 Russia's aggression requires increased investment in defense
05:54 Latvia emphasizes the need for NATO to be on a war footing against Russia.
08:41 West needs to increase defense spending to support Ukraine
11:24 European sense of urgency increasing for Ukraine assistance
14:18 Ukraine can win this war
17:08 NATO's goal is to prevent war through deterrence and collective power.
19:40 NATO needs to increase spending and defense industry for seriousness towards Putin.
22:13 Latvia requires Russian citizens to learn Latvian language for permanent residency
24:56 Latvia's strong stance against Russia's aggression
Just commenting for the algorithm from Czechia, because Krišjānis Kariņš is always worth listening to. Especially because he speaks clearly, frankly and in an easy-to-understand way. He should give lessons on speaking to some politicians. He should also be the Secratary General of NATO, but that´s probably not happening.
wouw - really impressive answers by foreign minister Kariņš!
The foreign minster is being grilled quite hard - and he has good responses
Conflict Zone is one of the best DWs shows besides their excellent docus!👏👍 I would strongly recommend for everybody to add to it BBCs World Service Hardtalk series which r very similar. Both Tim Sebastian and Stephen Sackur r so far the BEST journalists/hosts in these kind of shows I've seen/heard so far - excellent job done only by real pros!
Tim Sebastian used to be the host of BBC's Hard Talk
@@zolandia5262 THX, that's even better... now it makes even more sense.
Not impressed.
Wow, I wish we (USA) had a FM (or for us, a Secretary of State) who was so direct and clear. Well, we DID (Mike Pompeo). But not any more...
Many Kudos to FM Karins (and he's definitely not a "Karen"!)
The fact Ukraine has not taken delivery of much aid these past three months yet Russia's full 24/7 war economy is still only able to move slowly is astounding. The resistance of Ukraine is beyond belief. It cannot however last forever without scaling of European assistance and hopefully more American aid packages. This is borrowed time, but what it should demonstrate is that if the West shifts its weight enough to lean on the scales harder than it has before Russia can definitely lose this war. For now it is still up to the West, although the clock is ticking.
The longer the war is .. the deeper the EU's economy collapse . Russian can play 2 games at the time. Can you ???
@@ThierryHorel Russia is a gas station with Italy's gdp
@@ThierryHorel You seem to not understand that the EU's economy is only at risk of not growing very much. Russia however is the one at ultimate risk of collapse. It is betting a lot more on this war than anyone else outside of Ukraine. Russia is the one spending 40 percent of its federal budget on this war, which is unsustainable for more than a couple years. The EU on the other hand finds this inconvenient economically, but hardly devastating. It could afford to do an awful lot more but hasn't yet found political will to do it. There are signs of a gathering shift though.
@@Blanka1100are you out of your mind, IMF has told everyone who care to read that Russia is now the biggest economy in Europe, fifth in the world, will overtake Japan in the near future, the west is weak, you all depend on USA, while Russia can stand alone
They don't need to move at all
It's not a race but a bloody senseless war
Brilliant by the Latvian foreign minister. Amazing English. Really responded well to the questions. Hat's off.
At least one of these gentlemen were very interesting. Thank you minister Karins
While well informed and prepared, the interviewer was unnecessarily aggressive, I would say hostile and rude, there was no need for that, kudos to the foreign minister of Latvia.
Ohh that's just his style.. he's always like that
What else would you expect from US-born?
Stay United Stay Strong NATO
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NATO is neither united nor strong, and NATO is not a defensive alliance too.
NATO will deter russian aggression
STAY strong ??? 🤣
Italians not wanting to fight…looks like nothing has changed in the 80years since WWII😂
Mediterranean climate🏖️
Italia's acts of heroism in WW2 is one of the thinnest books in the world and the trend seems to be ongoing.
I guess they worked it out of their system with a 1000 year empire.
@@mutkaluikkunen3926 in the Tobruk garrison in 1941, the fortress press published 'Encyclopaedia of Italian war-heroes" ..it was 8 blank pages..
Yes all citizens must speak the national language and languages can be considered as cultural heritage. It has become clear that language is now being used to misappropriate the territories of ex Soviet states.
All ex Soviet states should protect their unique culture and independence by ridding themselves of Russian artefacts. They are just painful memories of the horrible reign of Stalin.
Yes, Russian speaking in Ukraine have nice memories in the last 10 years . . . :)
Tell that to ALL citizens in the NATIONS of UK, US, Oz, NZ and Canada. 😊😊 No, wait, that is racism and it is just painful memory of the horrible reign of the London Empire. 😁😁
@@markojuric4954 slava Ukraini 🇺🇦
If you are an old Soviet era Russian and is not allowed Latvian citizenship (languge) but Putin gladly gives you Russian citizenship what whould you do?
To not call the Russians a minority is obvioulsy wrong. I think young people have no problem with latvian being the languge of Latvia (as well as speaking aslo Russian, English etc).
Russians or Russian speakers in Latvia are better of than ordinary Russians in Russia. Keeping it like that is key to making sure Putin has no allies in Latvia.
Have to give it to the minister that he is one of those eternal optimist types, maybe they should try making him captain Europe.
Too true. EU and NATO need to grow up and look to themselves. With or without USA.
If Trump is re-elected The EU will have to go it alone. Trump will throw Ukraine under a Bus. We can survive without the U.S.
USA has done more for Ukraine than any other country compared to GDP. You would think that would be the opposite!
@@joshuaholder6818 Per GDP you mean? No, they haven't. The U.S. has given Ukraine 0.32% per GDP Bilateral aid. The highest percentages are from Estonia (3.6%), Denmark (2.4%) and Norway (1.7%). The highest total aid has been from the EU at 85 billion eur and USA with 68 billion.
Lol, nato is an imperialist and colonialists project.
@@homersimpson5899 you are "Lol", kid, now go pack to school
Thanks to everyone who support Ukraine! ✌️✊🇺🇦🕊️
💰 🤑 Launders.
@@timmy-wj2hc 🤦
@@Serg_Bro The poster is spot on!
@@timmy-wj2hcYep, the US. Helped by Ukraine. Love to know what the so called Ukrainian government has on them.
Grunt!
Great responses for very cynical questions!
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Third finger.
Latvia clearly understands while the rest of the more capable countries clearly don't.
The more Russian trolls and bots in this comments, the more it’s a sign that the content is dangerous for Russia 😂😊
And there’s a lot of Russian trolls and bots here 😂
they don't want eu troops, send eu troops
Sure, everybody who has other opinion than western mainstream is russian bot, thats easy. @@volkerr.
@@IosephusVarisqueeverybody who doesn’t have an opinion following the common sense is most certainly a bot. Or a sick person. The ratio is 90:10😊
@@Cryosxify Yes, let's escalate the war. Great thinking Batman
😂CNN has now published an article which finally admits
that the Russians currently are
producing at least three times more shells than the entire Collective West is doing
People always compare the west have high gdp lol. High gdp of wines and whiskys isnt artillery shells...
@@Lucas-wn5wm Hard to smelt steel with Windmills and Rainbows isn't it?
Tim Sebastian should interview trump. That would be a bloodbath!
Australian journalist Jonathan Swan did an interview with Trump.
Great laugh.
@@oneshothunter9877 Thanks, i just had a look at that. I will find the full interview and get some popcorn.
Trump wouldn't understand.
Latvia's Foreign Minister Krišjānis Kariņs did a great job of answering all the questions that were posed (many were excellent, some unfortunately seemed to be intentionally accusatory/inflammatory, and some were ill-informed..).👍I greatly appreciated that fact that Mr. Kariņs provided details/evidence to support his statements, and I appreciated that he immediately dispelled misinformation/Russian narratives that formed the basis of some of the questions. This ensured that the discussion was highly-informative & thought-provoking.👍Thank you! 👍👍
Regarding military assistance from the U.S.A. & Germany: Winning a war is not just about quantity of equipment/weaponry/munitions, but also ensuring that the warring nation has ALL the *capabilities* necessary to carry-out offensive & defensive warfare using advanced military doctrine (e.g. NATO doctrine).🤔Even prior to the 6 month-long blocking of aid for Ukraine by one Republican politician in U.S. Congress (...at the request of Donald Trump...), it had become obvious that the lack of U.S. 300km range ATACMS & German Taurus cruise missiles, plus the lack of F-16s (..or similar aerial weapon platforms..) gravely crippled Ukraine's ability to succeed on a tactical & strategic level...and, to add insult to injury, insufficient quantities of some readily available equipment, weaponry & munitions significantly limited other tactical & strategic capabilities Ukraine has needed & will need. These issues were major factors in Ukraine's struggles during its counter-offensive in 2023. Consequently, I must strongly disagree with Mr. Kariņs' comments re past & current level of support for Ukraine from Germany & the U.S.A..🤔
p.s. Mr. Kariņs also demonstrated an impressive command of the English language!👍It should be noted that the Foreign Minister's grammar & vocabulary is vastly superior to the pro-Putin & treasonous U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump, whose 'native tongue' is supposedly English! 😂
Ukraine having lost, for you, Latvia is now the Great Hope who can defeat Russia. A few weeks back it was Finland, then Sweden.
@@johnadam2885 2 years into a 3 day SMO. when will Putin reach Kyiv again? LOL
@@Cecil-yc6mc When will Ukraine reach Crimea - it has been since 2014 ?
Indeed, when will Ukraine exist as a country again ?
It is super frustrating that are our Allie’s aren’t upholding their responsibility, w/ no consequences
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” - Martin Luther King Jr.
Answer the question please.
The alliance is weak as simple as that. A lot of talking will not stop Russia.
I love how the guy being interviewed handled himself when he was presented with hard questions.
Oh, if I could also speak Latvian language that would be wonderful.
2 years ago - "russia has ammo for 2 more months of war" .... present time - "we all need to ramp up ammo production and we need to send alot more money to ukraine to TRY to win agains russia"
😂
Western world can't lie for everything.
North Korea helped Russia, EU can produce over 12 mill. cars but not shells, EU GDP is 8x higher then russian GDP
@@Dani-mw2wsso what... You want China AND India helping Russia too... Are you people insane?
This Fm is a fraud...
We know, putin is spending russia`s funds paying for rockets and missiles instead of building russia.
The Latvian foreign minister has a great sense of humour 😂😂😂 He is adorable
He reminds me to Zelensky.
When Zelensky played piano with his dix....and then he thought he's some kind of president.
Latvian is playing same scenario
@@GoodMan_000 you need to update your translation software, russian bot
Ruski bot learn ze languezh@@GoodMan_000
this is was the moment of realization
Unfortunately, history has taught Europe nothing. George Orwell's quote applies perfectly: War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength... This will be the end of Europe.
Now it's called inverted totalitarianism
3:90 Two years later, Nato just figured out what they should make sure.
@@TheseDaysBarf-cd1qd ... after so many Ukrainian's lives lost?
Russia needs 30 years for this...
NATO figured out when trump said he will pull out of NATO
Not a war footing, NATO has just woken up after seeing the russian true imperialist mindset.
By the time the people want to spend more on defense it could be too little too late.
Well... ... I had told Europe to be prepared for war.
So... ... don't blame the gods. Honestly, if you people will even listen, you think I would start dishing out gospels like that? Hee hee hee... ...
Excellent interview. Right questions were asked and good replies were given.
European you must move military into Moldova or you will lose it, and then begins as a downfall
As I see it there are only two possible outcomes of the war:
1. Russia loses and Putin is dethroned/killed/goes missing. Russia and Ukraine can then rebuild afterwards and the world could become a better place - just like it has after WW2.
2. Everyone loses. Russia loses the war and retaliates with nuclear strikes and in return gets obliterated by NATO nuclear powers.
There is not a chance that Russia is able to win the war. They failed miserably when they had the advantage of surprise on their side 2 years ago and have been losing since. They are running out of soldiers, ammunition, weapons and technology. It's only a question if Russia will admit defeat or get rid of it's dictator at some point or if it comes to nuclear armageddon.
You have no idea what you're talking about. The only 2 outcomes are 1. Ukr negotiates and pleads neutrality 2. Ukr loses much more territory for buffer zone including Kharkov and Odessa and then negotiates and pleads neutrality.
A boxer who is on the ropes has not much choice left. He's going down, the qestion is when and the earlier the match is stopped the higher probability of him not getting irreversible brain damage.
Ukraine loses, begs for neutrality, held territories are annexed officially in concessions, upon which the US and EU leaders apologize to Ukraine, having to ALSO explain the mess to their own citizens (taxpayers), if they even remain in power (doubtful).
Russia's nuclear doctrine also states, that they only retaliate with nuclear weapons to nuclear weapons or weapons of mass destruction used against them or their allies.
Or entire europe under russia rule
If Ukraine was fighting for freedom they have already lost. In the unlikely event they win, they will owe their everything to the US and allies. At least if Russia takes it, they will undertake the rebuilding themselves
What a rough interview! Tough questions back to back. Gave no love at all haha. Had the politician rattled visibly and audibly at the end of the interview. I think they both did a very good job.
Excellent leader! I'm wondering if he will come and lead Canada for us??
It was a legitimate question. If Albania was attacked, would the US send troops to defend them ? The questions that Americans ask is, it seems that if a NATO country in Eastern Europe were attacked , NATO members would look to Americans to send a large percentage of the troops needed. When the US sends troops to aid a country whether it be NATO member or not, we are criticized. Then when a country is in need of aid and we seek the help of others, some do and most look the other way.
As an American, I recognize that after WW2 we were very much full of ourselves for quite some time; and of course, why wouldn't we? We rose to the challenge and did what we did, etc. But now it seems that "We are the best!" sort of chest-beating has come to bite us back. Damned if we do, damned if we don't;
As everywhere, what matters is what your friends think of you, not your enemies.
@@fuzzo73you were full of yourselves because you made money from the war, nothing else, you didn't win it, Russia won ww2 and you jumped in at the end and got the spoils,it even took you being attacked by Japan to enter in it, Churchill wanted you involved because he saw the Stalinist alternative.
Full of yourselves, you lost more people in 1 year of ww1 than in all of ww2.-hollywood history!
I wish the USA has more officials like this Latvian minister.
Lap dog
@@molos3466 Why is he a lap dog?
Biden admin is full of warmongers. Let’s not forget that sleepy joe was one of the main cheerleaders of the Iraq war
you mean like cheney, bush and obama? cause id say the opposite
@@notastone4832 They are long gone in near ancient history
The Latvian foreign minister was great in this interview. Smart guy, great answers. The interview came across a little hostle and I have no idea why. We're all friends here mate. It would be great if the person being interviewed could finish their answer without constantly being interrupted.
Also can someone tell Tim that the 2% amount is a suggestion, not a requirement. Also it's not an amount of money that get's given to NATO and it is piled together. It's the amount spent on a countries military as a percentage of their GDP. I think someone people got confused when Trump started opening his mouth on this.
Malacis Krišjānis :)
😂😂😂Quite the grouch, isn’t he!?
Who?
FROM AMERICA--CANT YOU SEE!!!! You must go to FULL MILITARY ALERT. European countries must.must- go to full alert . YOU MUST ALLOCATE BILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF EUROS TO SAVE YOUR COUNTRIES. The USA can help --BUT --YOU , YOU MUST SAVE YOUR OWN LANDS.-----WAKE UP. EUROPE
spot on.
Who will attack Europe and what is probability of such attack?
Are you having a stroke? :O
Yes must Save Europa from Hazar Mafia who have foond in Delaware(USA)
Great interviews always. The man pulls no punches.
Latvian official very wise answers to the difficult security questions Eastern Europe faces. I am glad these discussions are happening on DW
All I hear is everyday a new country pledging aid , and yet no delivery . We’re is the aid ?
They should think about the way to peace, not about millitary aid.. those weapos are nicht free.. those must someone pay...
How about you worry about genocide. Not the cost of weapons.@@ludimilojko546
Russia has warned about its long range missiles; UK, USA.
France always was all about strategy ambiguity, it has always be part of their defensive stance, including their nuclear deterrant.
Hey, greetings to our Latvian 🇱🇻 broliukai from Lithuania 🇱🇹 Proud to have such neighbours who firmly stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦
Thanks for the talk, Tim and Mr. Karins ! I think we really have to ramp up the idea amongst NATO nations and Europe that we are very soon going to be at war and get ready for it psychologically! We have to become warriors in our minds, ready to fight and maybe die or be wounded! I don't think that idea has sunk in yet with all the young party goers around Europe! It may come sooner than we think and we have to be prepared materially, but also psychologically and that is essential! Thanks again for the great talk! 🌿
Very wise words indeed Sir!
Youbare thinking like your grandfather.
With BUREVESTNIK it would be no war. No great britain island, no berlin, estonia will be flat parking place, texas will be swimming pool.....
So which war ?
I think there is a chance for Ukraine to win, but If I were to make a bet, I would want 1:10000000 odds, say I bet 10 dollars, and if Ukraine wins I'd get 100 million dollars, that are the odds I give them.
Win in this case is the one Ukraine itself has defined, as getting control of all territory it had in 1991.
Откуда у Украины своя территория? Наверно от туда же, откуда и у США. Выгнали индейцев с их земель оккупанты?
Your odds are ridiculous Ivan. Ukraine will win this war. Putin is a dead man walking.
Kyivan Rus’ was around a long long time before moscow 😉
@@maffew. Kievan Rus, why did you change the name? Just cause the name of Kiev was changed to Kyiv doesn't change the name of ancient Kievan Rus.
Can't really chance something that doesn't exist for over 800 years.
If Rome change name now to Bunga, it wouldn't mean that it was Bunga empire instead of Roman empire
@@Nauda999 Ukraine is dropping muscovite shackles 😉
You depend on the alliance but this year its trouble
On arming Ukraine, Albert Einstein: "The definition of insanity is -- doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result."
The irony of the west to speak of Russia's imperial ambitions, it was America's ongoing imperial ambitions that started this in the first place.
I like Conflict Zone style of interviewing not just throwing placating questions, but actually hard tough questions.
And yet, he is respectful. "I apologize for interrupting.." etc. There is a nice balance here. I wish here in the US we could have more of this type of journalism.
“Airdrops are inefficient and dangerous as everyone knows, but the US is doing this because it cannot persuade Israel to allow aid into Gaza by land and in trucks. It is the ultimate sign of weakness and shows the US is unwilling to stand up to Israel.” - Chris Doyle, the director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding
Excellent interview, just not long enough. Love the commentary about Russian Nationals, seems we have an issue here with "insert any country here" Nationals coming and making a home for themselves here at the cost of our standard of living. I love his openess and honesty about this being an issue there and anywhere else he would be called racist. Need people to stand up here and put an end to it. We now have street signs in Chinese to accomodate those selfish ones who come here and dont bother knowing english first, or learning it, then why come to an anglo country that's English speaking.
The real story is we are facing BRICS. We are on the ropes. . BRICS new currency. Trading wit😢hin BRICS could be disaster. For G-7 . We feel the only way to win is going into war. We believe we can't match the competition. I believe that to be a mistake. We have to learn to be competitive. War is not the answer.
BRICS? LOL
@@Cecil-yc6mc laugh all you want. While BRICS does have corruption, they also have a lot of wealthy members, not just by GDP, but by resources and thus a lot of opportunities. While over at the G7, the US completely hampered Germany's economy, which hampers the entire EU's economy.
brics is not a serious threat to anyone
@@iwillbuycocainefromyou you keep telling yourself that before you sleep at night.
@@x-hale2899brics is a few failed states trying to do something big. He’s right… At least at the moment, Brics is harmless
NATO troops need to occupy eastern Ukraine so as to prevent Russian takeover but also free up Ukrainian troops to take back their territories
@Niles-Guy . Niles ,dear,how would you like have Russian nukes at your door ?The Americans didn't accept Russian nukes in an independent Cuba .Why should Russians accept US/NATO nukes along its 1500 km border with Ukraine ?
@@edvsilas8281 15 km or 1500 makes no difference whatsoever.
it is all in your head.
Lmao
Are you going to be one of those NATO troops sent to eastern Ukraine?
@@edvsilas8281 Russia has now invited another 1,300km NATO border with Finland's membership to NATO. Why haven't they attacked Finland?
What a fantastic politician. So well spoken and to the point.
31 County's cannot defeat one single country. That's telling Neto is weak
is NATO in a state of war? :O
@@Arnold_Slater1223except you are a liar. The whole world knows that NATO is involved since 2014
@@bentos117proxy war lol.
@@Lucas-wn5wm what's that? proxy-shmoxy? does NATO know that Putin is waging war against it? :D a simple question
@@bentos117 i believe eastern europe knows that but western europe doesnt hahahah
wait wasnt ukraine winning and the counter offensive is gaining momentum 🤣🤣🤣
The Latvian minister was very gracious and knowledgable . This interviewer is just rude and callous . Quite grating .
Task & Purpose does a better job at explaining the entire situation in detail including the impacts on the populace, food supply, economics, potential, and strategies.
Now tell the world why Russia application for NATO's membership was declined by Washington. This was the key to peace and security for Europe.
nato is for democratic countries ivan
I believe, this was when Bill Clinton was in office 🤔
The idea that Latvia requiring foreign nationals to learn the Latvian language to continue living in their country is not fascism, students and foreign nationals coming to Australia for study or work are required to learn to speak English, anyone not identifying as Latvian, not a citizen nor a passport holder who wants to be identified as a Russian must comply with the policy requirements of the land or go to Russia, pretty simple really, I am forever astounded that those persons identifying as Russian living in ex Soviet states after the collapse of the Soviet Union were not required to move to Russia immediately and compensated for the real estate by the various states, this is what Putin is playing on in the Donbas etc claiming to be protecting Russian citizens living in foreign states, nobody forced them to stay, if they want to be Russian go to Russia, very straight forward.
For those, who liked how Latvian Foreign minister Karins seemed like a great guy, strict, well spoken and "example" of a foreign minister I can tell you, couple days ago he was dropped. He isn't foreign minister of Latvia anymore. He spoke good, he spoke what others would like to hear. He's dropped because of accusations of spending government money on "personal causes" basically. Taking luxury flights to meetings and stuff. Way more exclusive and luxury than politician is allowed to.
both men handle their scene good
In all honesty, the point about defence spending is that it should have been done continuously not just ramp up when war is at your porch. So, it is good for the Europeans to spend more, but it is also a shame.
Война не у крыльца, а свои входнае двери НАТО тащит к границам России. Апокалипсис не избежен, этому миру конец! Спасибо сша
Also, since they are so behind and there is urgency, the budget should be way past 2% for a few years.
How about removing poverty and disease for all hymns and animals instead???
Good questions and good reactions.
It makes really sense, that the show is called "Conflict Zone"
And what about countries like Spain and Portugal that are spending something like 1.5%? Is there pressure on them to step up?
Russia will not invade those countries 😅
@@vitorlopes2064 Russias war of agression affected every european country.
@@anjafark I live is Sweden, I am affected by the sanctions. We were lied to. ” russia Will collapse, Putin will be renoved ”
@@Neo_LV69 I am talking about prices in general, like electricity. It is crazy
NATO have been very cowardly in their approach to Putin
Good point, but why are you bad mouthing your War Criminal Putler? Ivan.
More like Putin has been to kind and thoughtful of other nations. What a woke site this is. Total delusional.
Because NATO know the capabilities of Russia fire power.
Any careless mistakes will be a disaster for Europe.
Because NATO knows the capability of Russia.
slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🇺🇦
Congratulations to the Latvian Foreign Minister for his optimistic view about Ukraine winning the war against Russia, with the help of NATO´s members, pressing the West to increase aid to Kiew and making sure Russia doesn´t win the war!!!
If Nato knows what's needed, why are they leaving Ukraine handcuffed??? Still no long-range missles....yet it is the number one thing that could make a massive difference.
Because Russia said: If you send that, we will send to you nuclear missiles
Great foreign minister. Great interviewer. He was not afraid to ask those hard questions.
Not impressed at all by the interviewer but the foreign minister handled himself very well.
You hear that, Yugoslavia? NATO is Not for war.