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DISINFO: NATO will test techniques of hybrid warfare in Latvia

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Biological weapons Hybrid war Ethnic Russians NATO

DISINFO: NATO will test techniques of hybrid warfare in Latvia

SUMMARY

During the international military exercise Summer Shield XIV in Latvia, NATO’s commanders are likely to test new techniques of hybrid warfare by subjecting Russian-speaking individuals to new physical, biological and other methods aimed at altering human psyche and behaviour.

RESPONSE

No evidence given. The claims have been highlighted by the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia as disinformation with the aim to undermine public trust in NATO and troops of allied forces bit.ly/2p3IpIR, .

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