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Latvia’s Drone Fallout: Latvia’s defence minister Andris Sprūds resigned after Ukrainian drones (diverted by Russian electronic warfare, Kyiv says) hit oil storage facilities in Rēzekne, with Prime Minister Evika Siliņa saying anti-drone systems were not deployed fast enough; Colonel Raivis Melnis is set to take over as the political pressure spills into coalition tensions. Baltic Air-Security Push: Ukraine’s FM Andrii Sybiha says Kyiv is ready to send air-protection experts to Finland and has offered help for the Baltic states after the incidents. EU Sanctions on Children Abductions: The EU and Canada launched a fresh sanctions blitz over Russia’s deportation and forced assimilation of Ukrainian children, with Latvia’s FM Baiba Braže calling it identity-erasure. Ukraine Citizenship Shortcut: Latvia is now included in the expanded list of countries whose citizens can get Ukrainian citizenship via a simplified procedure. Eurovision Week in Vienna: Semi-finals are set for May 12 and 14, with Latvia competing in the second show—while Eurovision coverage ramps up across TV and radio. Cannes Buzz: mk2 Films heads into Cannes with multiple contenders for the Palme d’Or, including a Latvia-backed entry.

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