France to Open Talks on Latvia Joining Nuclear Deterrence Program, Riga Says
Last week, Helsinki and Paris announced that Finland had joined the French nuclear defense initiative, with other members including Norway and Sweden.
TL;DR
- Latvia is in talks with France to join the French nuclear deterrence program.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has agreed to start negotiations for Latvia's accession.
- France will strengthen its military presence in Latvia, focusing on air defense.
- This follows Finland's recent joining of the French nuclear deterrence initiative.