AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLatvia’s Political Shock: Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned after coalition collapse tied to stray Ukrainian drones that breached Latvian airspace and exposed gaps in anti-drone response, with her defence minister also forced out and caretaker politics now set to dominate ahead of October elections. Ukraine War Pressure: Russia hit Kyiv again with a major drone-and-missile barrage, killing at least 24 and denting peace hopes as Ukraine pushes back with long-range drone strikes. NATO Posture Shift: Canada’s Latvia brigade says it has moved beyond “tripwire” deterrence toward forward, credible defence—while US officials warn Moscow could intensify hybrid pressure on the Baltics once the Ukraine war ends. Justice Track: 36 countries backed a special tribunal to prosecute Vladimir Putin for aggression, calling it a “point of no return.” Eurovision & Sport: Latvia missed the Eurovision final, while Latvian hockey Sandis Vilmanis heads to the IIHF Worlds in Switzerland. Business & Culture: Dutch media group buys a Latvian peat firm; Rimi Riga Marathon eyes a record turnout.
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