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Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after her coalition partner, the Progressive party, withdrew support following her dismissal of the defense minister. Silina blamed the defense minister for the slow response to Ukrainian drones that strayed into Latvia, causing a fire at an old oil site. The left-wing party quit the coalition, accusing Silina of using them as a scapegoat. With her governments majority seats dwindling, opposition parties are eyeing a no-confidence vote ahead of elections. Silina, who led since 2023, emphasized the increased security risks due to Russias war in Ukraine. The drone incidents highlight gaps in Latvias air defenses, as Ukraines attacks on Russian targets have intensified. Ukraines President Zelensky offered experts and a defense deal after talks with Latvias President. Silinas resignation comes as the Baltics brace for more conflict spillover, shaking up the coalition at a critical time.

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