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Ukraine drone shot down by NATO jet over Estonia

Kyiv has blamed Moscow for steering one of its drones over Estonia, where it was shot down by a NATO jet.

AAP · May 19

NATO fighter jet downs stray Ukrainian drone over Estonia

For the first time, a NATO fighter jet shot down what is believed to have been a stray Ukrainian drone over the Baltic country. Ukraine apologised for the “unintended incident”, while Russia threatened retaliation.

Euronews · May 19

My Take 5 (Edition 69): The week that was in international affairs

The Trump-Xi summit yielded no major breakthroughs, with both leaders sticking to their strategic interests, particularly concerning Taiwan. Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, met with Ukrainian drone strikes deep into Russia, highlight Moscow's continued aggression. Latvia's government collapsed over a drone incident, underscoring regional security concerns. Meanwhile, a joint US-Nigeria…

The Times of India · May 18

Ex-defence minister admits Latvia faces security 'questions' but no silver bullet to stop drones

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.

Euronews · May 14

Latvian prime minister resigns amid row over drone incursions

Evika Siliņa stands down after coalition collapses following sacking of defence minister

The Guardian - UK · May 14

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announces shock resignation after week of scandals

Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced on Thursday she will resign, triggering the collapse of the country's governing coalition ahead of key October parliamentary elections. On top of this, two senior Latvian politicians have been detained during a corruption investigation.

Euronews · May 14

Latvia’s Prime Minister resigns over Ukraine-Russia drone incidents

The resignation comes as the Defence ⁠Minister was fired after the Prime Minister stated anti-drone systems had not been deployed fast enough

The Independent UK · May 14

Late warnings and a minister’s fall: Latvia’s air-defence failures revealed

Latvia found itself at the centre of a national security storm last week. A series of drones crossed into its airspace, sparking not only a fire on the ground but also a political crisis that toppled the defence minister and exposed deep vulnerabilities in the Baltic state’s military readiness.

Euronews · May 14

Ukraine war briefing: Mixed reaction to Putin proposal of Schröder as peace mediator

Critics question former German chancellor’s suitability, while others think Europe should seize every chance for peace.

The Guardian - AU · May 11

Ukraine war briefing: Nato jets scrambled after drones crash in Latvia

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The Independent UK · May 7