Provocations

NATO jets scrambled after Russian Su-30s detected near Latvian airspace

The recent incident involving NATO jets being scrambled after Russian Su-30s were detected near Latvian airspace is not something new. This sort of behavior from Russia, testing response times and pushing boundaries, has been a recurring theme for decades. The chest-thumping, saber-rattling tactics seem to be ingrained in Russian military strategy, showcasing a disregard for international norms and a desire to provoke and intimidate neighboring countries.

Living in close proximity to Russia, whether in Norway, Finland, or even Latvia, means being accustomed to these antics. The routine of Russian jets flying dangerously close to borders, only to retreat at the last moment, has become an annoying yet expected occurrence.… Continue reading