. >> if moscow were to annesm latvia, russia's such a huge country they would do whatever they want anyway. let them come in and replace the government with a russian one. what's the difference? >> and then russian soldiers would come into your house and say we live here now and they would throw you out. what would you do then? put your tail between your legs like a dog and live in the forest? >> they say it would be the end of latvia. they want to be ready to defend the country. their russian origins are not a factor. ever since russia crossed the line in the crimea they've been preparing for the worst case scenario. >> i don't care if they're russians or any other troops who violate our borders. we're in the latvaen armed forces and we'll defend this country against all enemies. >> if the russians attack us we'll shoot back to protect ourselves, our families and our homelands. >> nato troops are also taking part in this year's latva maneuvers hoping to soothe their anxieties. but with one of the lowest military budgets in nato, they're very poorly equipped making the volunteer force all