Canada in Talks With NATO Allies About Boosting Military Forces in Latvia

Canada in Talks With NATO Allies About Boosting Military Forces in Latvia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in a joint press conference with Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on May 12, 2022. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
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Ottawa is talking with allies about boosting a Canadian-led combat unit in Latvia as the NATO military alliance moves to reinforce its eastern front with Russia.

Latvia’s ambassador to Canada revealed the discussions in an interview with The Canadian Press today as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares to attend a NATO summit where Russia and its invasion of Ukraine will be top of mind.