Latvian government collapses over fallout from two Ukrainian drones
The government of Latvia, a NATO and European Union member, collapsed over the fallout of two stray Ukrainian drones crashing in its territory.
TL;DR
- Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina's government collapsed after two Ukrainian drones entered its airspace.
- The drones, presumed to be heading for Russia, were undetected and landed near Rezekne.
- Silina dismissed Defense Minister Andris Spruds, holding him responsible for the security lapse.
- Spruds' party withdrew from the coalition, causing the government to lose its majority.
- Silina resigned, criticizing "political envy and narrow party interests."
- Latvia's foreign policy is unlikely to change significantly due to the incident.
- The populist Latvia First party has seen a surge in polls.