Latvian prime minister resigns after drone incident
Summary
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after her government lost majority support when the Progressives Party withdrew. Her resignation followed the Defense Minister’s departure over the handling of several drone incidents, including drones entering Latvian airspace, which raised concerns about the country’s security.Key Facts
- Prime Minister Evika Silina announced her resignation but said she would not give up.
- The Progressives Party, part of her coalition, pulled support causing her government to lose its majority.
- Latvia’s Defense Minister Andris Spruds, from the Progressives Party, resigned over drone incidents.
- Several stray drones, believed to be Ukrainian, entered Latvian airspace; one crashed near a fuel facility.
- Since the Ukraine war started, drones aimed at Russia have hit Latvia and other Baltic and European countries.
- These events caused criticism of Baltic countries’ ability to handle military threats.
- Latvia’s president will meet political party leaders to appoint a new prime minister.
- Ukraine’s Foreign Minister offered help, saying Russian electronic warfare caused drones to stray into Latvia.
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