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Latvian government collapses amid dispute over breaches by Ukrainian drones

The Washington Post·Ellen Francis·18 days ago
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Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after suspected Ukrainian drones headed for Russia crossed into her country, sparking concerns about its defenses.

May 14, 2026 at 10:35 a.m. EDTToday at 10:35 a.m. EDT

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned following the drone breach. (Ints Kalnins/Reuters)

Latvia’s government collapsed on Thursday over a dispute about stray Ukrainian drones that crashed in the Baltic country near the Russian border, and tensions boiled in the ruling coalition ahead of national elections.


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