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  "textContent": "Colonel Raivis Melnis, selected by Prime Minister Evika Siliņa for the position of Defence Minister, says his main priority would be improving the efficiency of Latvia’s defence sector based on lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. Speaking to Latvian Television on Monday, Melnis said he fully understands the challenges ahead. He stated that he […]\n\nThe post Latvia’s Prime Minister’s pick for Defence Minister reveals his priorities if appointed appeared first on Baltic News Network.",
  "title": "Latvia’s Prime Minister’s pick for Defence Minister reveals his priorities if appointed"
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