How a Ukrainian air assault on Russia led to the resignation of a Latvian prime minister (opens in new tab)

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announced on May 14 that she would resign after a political crisis triggered by the incursion of Ukrainian drones into Latvian airspace exposed deep tensions inside the country's ruling coalition. "I led this government because people needed stability," Silina said. "I am stepping down, but I am not giving up. And I am not leaving." Her resignation plunged Latvia into political uncertainty. The incident quickly evolved into a full-scale political crisis, ex