Women may soon face compulsory military service in Latvia as the Baltic state mulls calling up females in the face of Russian aggression.
Latvian Defence Minister Andris Spruds told broadcasters on Tuesday (August 27) that women could be called up as soon as 2028.
In remarks quoted by Latvia’s Nra.lv news website, Mr Spruds told TV3: “Until then there is ‘homework’ to be done. There needs to be a discussion in the community…
“It is not just a matter for the coalition (government). It is a matter for political parties, the parliament and the whole of society.”
Mr Spruds added that there is a…
