Latvian President: Most NATO countries will not repel Russian missiles
According to Edgars Rinkēvičs, Europe's current efforts to prepare for air warfare could be obsolete by mid-next year.

Should Russia's war against Ukraine spread beyond its borders, most NATO countries will not be able to repel an attack by Russian missiles, believes Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, writes DW.com.
In an interview with The Guardian newspaper, published on Saturday, September 19, he pointed to the "rapid" development of technologies in the field of drone use. In this regard, Europe's current efforts to prepare for air warfare could be obsolete by mid-next year.
"We see that air defense systems, drone defense, and missile defense are facing serious challenges. And let's be honest: Ukraine is facing this, and all of Europe and NATO are facing this," Rinkēvičs said. "Because if Russia decides to launch several missiles at this territory, I think today it will be a serious test for many countries."
According to the Latvian president, Russia will use winter to advance on the front in Ukraine, and will also do everything necessary to undermine support for Kyiv from Western states.
This involves sabotage, cyberattacks, and incidents with drones and missiles, through which Moscow is testing Europe's resolve, he noted.
"I would rule out a conventional military invasion, but we should be very vigilant when it comes to various other options," Rinkēvičs added.
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