Event 975

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  "attack_type": "Defense Prep",
  "category": "Kinetic",
  "confidence": "High",
  "country": "Latvia",
  "description": "On November 26, 2025, Latvia announced it is considering the complete removal of sections of railway tracks leading into Russia as part of long-term national defense and security measures. This follows a government discussion between President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa. The government will analyze the proposal by the end of 2025 with input from the National Armed Forces and coordination with Lithuania and Estonia. The decision is expected to be made with consideration of socio-economic impacts, and further discussions among Baltic state leaders are planned. The move aims to address the tense security situation on Latvia's eastern border and strengthen national defense.",
  "event_time_utc": "2025-11-26T14:51:00Z",
  "evidence": [
    "https://eng.lsm.lv/article/economy/transport/26.11.2025-latvia-will-consider-removal-of-railway-tracks-leading-to-russia.a623896/",
    "The Latvian government is considering the complete removal of sections of railway line leading into Russia, it was confirmed November 26th following the weekly official conversation between President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.",
    "The government will analyze information about the possible removal of the railway line on the country's eastern border by the end of the year with input from the National Armed Forces (NBS) and coordination with Lithuania and Estonia will also be important.",
    "A tense situation on the country's eastern border will have to be expected for a long time to come, and removing the tracks is one of the possible solutions.",
    "\"We cannot rule out any option for strengthening national defense and security, but such decisions must be made by determining both the timeframe and the scope of the work and assessing what this means for various socio-economic aspects,\" said Rinkēvičs.",
    "Greater clarity about the removal of the railway line on the country's eastern border is expected at the beginning of next year."
  ],
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          "https://eng.lsm.lv/article/economy/transport/26.11.2025-latvia-will-consider-removal-of-railway-tracks-leading-to-russia.a623896/",
          "The Latvian government is considering the complete removal of sections of railway line leading into Russia, it was confirmed November 26th following the weekly official conversation between President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Siliņa.",
          "The government will analyze information about the possible removal of the railway line on the country's eastern border by the end of the year with input from the National Armed Forces (NBS) and coordination with Lithuania and Estonia will also be important.",
          "A tense situation on the country's eastern border will have to be expected for a long time to come, and removing the tracks is one of the possible solutions.",
          "\"We cannot rule out any option for strengthening national defense and security, but such decisions must be made by determining both the timeframe and the scope of the work and assessing what this means for various socio-economic aspects,\" said Rinkēvičs.",
          "Greater clarity about the removal of the railway line on the country's eastern border is expected at the beginning of next year."
        ]
      }
    }
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  "url": "https://eng.lsm.lv/article/economy/transport/26.11.2025-latvia-will-consider-removal-of-railway-tracks-leading-to-russia.a623896/"
}

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  "url": "https://eng.lsm.lv/article/economy/transport/26.11.2025-latvia-will-consider-removal-of-railway-tracks-leading-to-russia.a623896/"
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