Evika Silina
Coverage of Evika Silina in the Nexus archive.
- Europe faces stray Ukrainian drones as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports
Ukrainian drones targeting Russian Baltic Sea ports for energy exports have been straying into NATO airspace, crashing in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Russian electronic jamming is sending drones off course, prompting diplomatic tensions and questions about NATO's eastern air defenses. The escalation has caused government resignations in Latvia and led Ukrainian officials to apologize while insisting the incursions were unintentional.
- Latvian PM resigns over handling of stray Ukrainian drones
Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned due to criticism over her government's handling of stray Ukrainian drones. The resignation came after the government faced criticism for its response to the drone incident. This event highlights the challenges Latvia faces in addressing security concerns.
- Latvian prime minister resigns after drone incident
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned due to incidents involving stray drones suspected to be from Ukraine. The drones were involved in several incidents, leading to the resignation. This event may have implications for Latvian-Ukrainian relations.
- Latvia: Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns over handling of drone incidents after coalition ally's withdrawal
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned following the defense minister's resignation and the collapse of the coalition government. The crisis was triggered by controversy over Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia that landed in Latvia. The political turmoil reflects tensions surrounding the handling of military incidents in the Baltic nation.