Evika Siliņa stands down after coalition collapses following sacking of defence ministerEurope live – latest updatesLatvia’s centre-right prime minister has resigned over her government’s handling of Ukrainian drones that strayed into Latvian territory from Russia, bringing down her coalition government months before elections, due in October.Evika Siliņa announced her resignation on Thursday, a day after the Progressives party, her left-leaning coalition partner, withdrew its support over her decision to fire the defence minister, Andris Sprūds, a Progressives member. Continue reading...
Latvian prime minister resigns amid row over drone incursions
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Latvia: Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns over handling of drone incidents after coalition ally's withdrawal
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Latvia: Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns over handling of drone incidents after coalition ally's withdrawal
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