Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones

Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout.

Latvian government collapses over Russia-bound Ukrainian drones

Prime Minister Evika Siliņa resigns after several incidents of drones crashing in the Baltic state near the Russian border

Latvian prime minister resigns over Ukrainian drones straying into Latvia

Evika Silina resigned after her decision to sack Defense Minister Andris Spruds, over an incident in which Ukrainian drones crashed into Latvian territory led nine MPs to leave her ruling coalition, prompting a no-confidence vote.

Latvia's PM Evika Silina resigns in fallout over stray Ukrainian drones and coalition collapse

Evika Silina says she is resigning her post, following the defense minister's resignation and the coalition government's collapse amid controversy over Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia that landed in the Baltic country.

Latvia’s Prime Minister resigns over Ukraine Russia drone incidents

Latvia's centre-right Prime Minister Evika Silina said she ⁠would resign on Thursday, triggering the collapse of her coalition government just months before an election ⁠is due ​in ⁠October.

By Janis Laizans

Latvian government loses majority in parliament over handling of Ukraine drone incidents

Latvian government collapses after drone crisis

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announced her resignation on Thursday after her coalition government collapsed during a political dispute linked to Ukrainian drones that entered Latvian territory from Russia. Silina confirmed her decision during a press conference in Riga. “I am resigning, but I am not giving up,” she said. The resignation leaves Latvia without a stable governing majority less than five months before parliamentary elections scheduled for October.