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Fact File: No permanent positions set up during Canadian-led NATO exercise in Latvia
Canadian military says the exercise was meant to test mobility and coordination, not to build permanent defenses near the border.
- On Monday, Canadian military spokesperson Michaël Debled refuted social media claims that the Resolute Reforger exercise in Latvia was intended to establish permanent defensive positions near the Latvia-Russia border.
- Ending Sunday, the Resolute Reforger exercise aimed to demonstrate the brigade's ability to move, sustain, and coordinate forces in realistic operational environments rather than building permanent infrastructure.
- Approximately 2,000 Canadian soldiers and 1,000 personnel from 14 NATO countries participated in the operation, part of the Canadian-led Operation Reassurance mission aimed at deterring Russian aggression in Europe.
- Critics misconstrued comments from brigade commander Lt.-Col. Simon Mailloux, who noted Canada's military posture evolved from "deterrence" to "ready-to-defend," as evidence of permanent conflict preparations.
- Since 2017, the Canadian Forces have maintained a sustained and visible presence at Camp Adazi, distinct from the recent training exercise and demonstrating NATO's commitment to collective defence in the region.
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Fact File: No permanent positions set up during Canadian-led NATO exercise in Latvia
A social media post last week claimed that a Canadian-led military exercise in Latvia was a prelude to war with Russia. The post included a map of Latvia showing where
·Toronto, Canada
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