Zelensky Complains About Iran War, But Liepāja Has Long Known That a Swimming Pool Is the Best Defense

While political experts in Riga are still learning to pronounce Zelensky's surname correctly, Ukraine's president has already explained why the Iran war gives him headaches. Turns out it's all about money and attention — two things that have never been problems in Liepāja.

Zelensky complains that the US is focusing on the Middle East and might reduce military aid to Ukraine. "I'm convinced that Russia is interested in a prolonged war," notes the president, apparently unaware that our Liepāja Olympic Center has proven for years — the best strategy is to dive into the pool and think things through in the peaceful warmth of water. Right there in that sports temple with a pool, many important decisions have been made between swimming sessions.

"They see no other way to stop Putin than withdrawing Ukrainian forces from our territory," says Zelensky about Trump. But why hasn't anyone asked Liepāja residents? We've long known that the best diplomacy happens in the sauna after swimming — even the most complex problems can be solved there.

While geopolitical maneuvering over oil prices and sanctions happens around the world, Liepāja continues living by a simple principle: if a problem seems too complicated, go to the pool. The water there is so clean that even international relations become clearer. Maybe Mr. Zelensky should be invited to Liepāja — a couple hours of swimming, and he'd understand that real strategy isn't about weapons deliveries, but about maintaining peace in your heart.