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Latvia Urges UK to Adopt Conscription Model for 'Total Defence' Against Russia

The suggestion aims to bolster NATO's deterrence capabilities, amidst debates on increasing the UK's defence spending.

  • Latvian Foreign Minister Krisjanis Karins urges the UK and other NATO countries to adopt a 'total defence' model, including conscription, to deter Russian aggression.
  • Karins highlights the effectiveness of the Finnish conscription model, suggesting it could serve as a blueprint for NATO members.
  • The UK is under pressure to increase its defence spending to at least three percent of GDP, a move seen as inevitable by some officials.
  • Despite discussions, the UK government currently has no plans to reintroduce conscription, maintaining its military as a voluntary force.
  • Experts and former officials debate the necessity and potential impact of increased defence spending and conscription in deterring Russia.
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