Latvia calls for permanent U.S. troops to guard against Russ

ADAZI MILITARY BASE, Latvia (Reuters) - Latvia needs a permanent U.S. military presence to deter Russia and wants to boost its defences with U.S. Patriot missiles, Defence Minister Artis Pabriks said on Monday as NATO's chief visited allied troops in the Baltic country.

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