Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa resigns following political fallout over incidents involving drones described as being bound for Russia that crash in Latvia near the Russian border. Multiple outlets report that several drone crashes last week trigger scrutiny of the government’s response and the readiness of air-defence measures. The controversy also leads to resignations and a broader coalition breakdown. According to reports, Latvia’s Defence Minister Andris Sprūds resigns first, with Riga attributing the handling of the incidents to delays in deploying anti-drone systems. Another cited factor is Russian electronic warfare interference affecting the drones. Following Sprūds’s departure, the political dispute escalates within the ruling coalition, culminating in the prime minister’s resignation and the collapse of the government. One outlet also frames the decision as linked to coalition instability after an ally’s withdrawal. In her statement, Siliņa presents the resignation as a step amid the crisis over the drone incidents. The reported events spark public and political backlash and drive the leadership change in the Baltic state’s government.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa resigns after backlash over stray drones
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa resigns following political fallout over incidents involving drones described as being bound for Russia that crash in Latvia near the Russian border. Multiple outle...
- Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa resigns after a dispute over drone incidents in Latvia.
- Several drones reported as bound for Russia crash in Latvia, prompting political fallout.
- Defence Minister Andris Sprūds resigns first, followed by Siliņa’s resignation amid a coalition crisis.
- Riga cites delayed deployment of anti-drone systems and interference attributed to Russian electronic warfare.
- The government collapses after coalition disagreements related to the drone incidents.
Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian facilities near NATO borders, and says Russian defenses have caused its drones to stray.
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