Russia must suffer a strategic defeat in the war against Ukraine, says Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds. “First of all, the flag must be yellow and blue. Ukraine is fighting for its freedom. The Ukrainians have said — and strongly expressed — that Ukraine will fight until it wins the war and liberates its territories,” he says, answering a question about calls for peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow. At the same time, the Minister notes that for Western countries – all NATO members – “it is important to support Ukraine as long as it takes and with all necessary means.” “It’s Ukraine’s de…