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Andris Spruds
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Andris Spruds is the Defence Minister of Latvia.
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"cut short a visit to Ukraine and returned to Latvia in the wake of the incident."View Story →
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Latvian Prime Minister resigns over handling of Ukrainian drone incidents - Reuters
Latvian Prime Minister resigns over handling of Ukrainian drone incidents Reuters
May 14, 2026Latvian PM resigns after row over stray Ukrainian drones
Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout.
May 14, 2026Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones
The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.
March 25, 2026