Latvian President Warns Russia Against Using Nuclear Weapons

The transcript covers discussions from a NATO meeting, focusing on the potential threats posed by Russia's use of chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons. It highlights the importance of a calculated response to such threats and the role of ambiguity in deterrence. The conversation also touches on the military and humanitarian support provided to Ukraine and the strategic strengthening of NATO's presence in Eastern Europe, particularly in the Baltics.

What is the reason given for not announcing the consequences of Russia's potential use of chemical or biological weapons?

• To avoid alarming the public

• To ensure diplomatic channels remain open

• To maintain strategic ambiguity

• To prevent NATO allies from panicking

What type of support is NATO providing to Ukraine according to the transcript?

• Military, financial, and humanitarian support

• Only humanitarian support

• Only financial support

• Only military support

What is considered a 'red line' for NATO in the context of the transcript?

• Economic sanctions

• Use of chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons

• Diplomatic isolation

• Cyber attacks

Which countries are mentioned as part of NATO's eastern flank that is being strengthened?

• Norway, Sweden, Finland

• Baltics, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Czech Republic

• Spain, Portugal, Greece

• France, Germany, Italy

What is the status of NATO battlegroups in the Baltics according to the transcript?

• Permanent

• Being withdrawn

• Temporary

• Under consideration