Evika Siliņa

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs faces electoral victory Saturday but confronts coalition complications as his allies risk parliamentary exclusion, potentially forcing uncomfortable negotiations with a Russia-sympathetic businessman amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Ukrainian military drone experts with combat experience will assess Latvia's air defense needs and deliver counter-drone systems by year-end, addressing repeated Russian drone incursions into NATO airspace.

Helsinki Airport suspended flights for three hours Friday due to a drone alert amid Europe's unprecedented NATO airspace violations, resuming operations but causing delays; Latvia's prime minister resigned following a drone incident, exposing regional air defence weaknesses.