On 12 September, President Edgars Rinkēvičs met at the Riga Castle with General Alexus G. Grynkewich, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander of United States Forces in Europe, during his first visit to Latvia. The meeting addressed the current security situation, the deployment and capabilities of NATO forces, and planned military activities on the Alliance’s eastern flank, with particular focus on air defence. “Russia is testing NATO and its Allies' capabilities and commitment with increasing intensity, seeking to deter support for Ukraine and deliberately attempting to create a sense of instability and insecurity in society. The best response is to strengthen both our own and the Alliance’s deterrence and defence…