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Latvia: Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns over handling of drone incidents after coalition ally's withdrawal

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.

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Latvia: Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns over handling of drone incidents after coalition ally's withdrawalEvika 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.
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