Senator Alexei Pushkov commented on the statement of singer Laima Vaikule that she would pick up a machine gun in the event of a Russian attack.
"Laima Vaikule said she would pick up a machine gun if Russia attacked Latvia. Latvia is saved," the senator says ironically.
As EADaily reported, Laima Vaikule, who has been earning money from the Russian audience for many years, confirmed that, if necessary, she will be able to pick up a machine gun and go to war with Russia if she attacks Latvia. The singer stated this in an interview with Deutsche Welle radio station.❶❷. So she answered the relevant question. "I'll take the machine gun," said the actress.
❶An organization performing the functions of a foreign agent
❷An organization whose activities are deemed undesirable on the territory of the Russian Federation