In an interview at the Munich Security Conference, the director of Latvia's Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB), Egils Zviedris, addressed the ongoing militarization of the Russian economy following the end of its war against Ukraine. He emphasized that the future aggressiveness of Russia would heavily depend on the conditions under which the war ends, whether it might be frozen, and the status of ongoing sanctions. The lifting of current sanctions could enable Russia to enhance its military capabilities more rapidly.

Zvidris noted that there are military plans in place by Russia for a potential attack on Latvia and other Baltic states, yet currently, he emphasized that there is no direct military threat from Russia to Latvia. While acknowledging that Russia has developed military strategies for a possible offensive in the region, he clarified that this should not be interpreted as an imminent attack. The context of such military planning exists amidst geopolitical tensions underscore the delicate balance in the Baltic region.

Moreover, Zvidris pointed out that while there is no immediate military threat, Moscow continues to pose different kinds of risks, particularly through influence operations. This ongoing situation requires vigilance in Latvia as they navigate their security policies in response to evolving threats from Russia, especially in light of past aggressions and future uncertainties in the region.