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Latvian PM resigns amid drone response controversy
The Prime Minister of Latvia has stepped down following criticism regarding the government's management of incidents involving stray Ukrainian drones. This decision comes after local residents expressed dissatisfaction with the official response. (sources: aljazeera, dw, abc, france24, theguardian)
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Evika Silina resigned as Latvia's Prime Minister due to backlash over the government's handling of stray drones that entered Latvian airspace. The drones, reportedly launched by Ukraine, raised concerns among the public.
- Evika Silina resigned from her position as Prime Minister of Latvia.
- The resignation followed criticism of the government's response to stray Ukrainian drones.
- Drones reportedly entered Latvian territory after being jammed by Russia.
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The resignation highlights the challenges faced by governments in managing international incidents and public perception.
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