Prime Minister Evika Silina assumed office in September 2023, leading a coalition government of center-right parties.

Latvia faces political turmoil after its prime minister resigned and the defence minister stood down, raising concerns about the country’s readiness to counter potential Russian aggression on Europe’s frontline.

Latvia’s government has collapsed, the result of an incursion by a pair of Ukrainian drones that the director of a NATO think tank says were likely under the control of artificial intelligence and may have autonomously selected a target in eastern Latvia − a potential first in warfare.

Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds’ resignation came days after two wayward drones hit an oil depot in the country.

Two drones crashed in Latvia after entering the NATO member’s airspace from Russia, prompting fighter jets stationed in neighboring Lithuania to patrol the area, according to Baltic officials. Latvian airspaceLatvia’s military said the drones crossed into the country from Russian territory before falling on Latvian soil.

Drone breach in Latvia: Two drones entered from Russia, damaging an oil facility in Rēzekne and triggering NATO air policing jets to respond. Likely accidental origin: Latvia’s defence minister said the drones were probably Ukrainian-launched at Russian ...