[Breaking] Latvia Wants US Troops, And Is Ready To Pay For Them

WASHINGTON: Latvia's defense minister announced today his country is willing to house American troops if the Trump administration follows through on its decision to pull thousands of troops out of Germany, becoming the second NATO ally to ask for those troops to be housed within its borders.  "We are ready -- and this is an official announcement -- we are ready to invest to receive a certain amount for American troops on Latvian soil," minister of defense and deputy prime minister, Artis Pabriks, said during a virtual event hosted by the Brookings Institution.

Breaking News:     Latvia Wants US Troops, And Is Ready To Pay For Them WASHINGTON: Latvia's defense minister announced today his country is willing to house American troops if the Trump administration follows through on its decision to pull thousands of troops out of Germany, becoming the second NATO ally to ask for those troops to be housed within its borders.  "We are ready -- and this is an official announcement -- we are ready to invest to receive a certain amount for American troops on Latvian soil," minister of defense and deputy prime minister, Artis Pabriks, said during a virtual event hosted by the Brookings Institution. Read more » Breaking Defense 611 Broadway • New York, New York • 10012 unsubscribe