At a time when the Greek government of Kyriakos Mitsotakis appears unable to react dynamically or secure clear explanations regarding the highly dangerous incident of a Ukrainian drone located in Lefkada, Europe finds itself exposed to the whims of the Zelensky regime and threatened with fragmentation as security gaps reach unprecedented levels. In Latvia, the uncontrolled actions of the Ukrainians are leading the government to collapse, a fact that proves once again the massive error of Europeans in providing unconditional support to the Zelensky regime against Russia. It should be noted that, as reported by bankingnews.gr, contrary to previous analytical estimates, the Ukrainian-made sea drone found off the coast of Lefkada is a "Mamai" type Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), specifically manufactured for kamikaze suicide missions. Unlike the Magura model, the Mamai can carry a larger explosive payload and reach a top speed of 110 km/h; this specific drone has been utilized in the majority of Ukrainian operations in the Black Sea.
Political chaos in Latvia as Prime Minister resigns
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has resigned, an event that triggers political developments and leads to the dissolution of the government, according to Delfi. This followed the resignation of the Minister of Defense, who was held responsible for the failure to prevent the recent entry of Ukrainian drones into Latvian territory. "At this moment, political jealousy and narrow party interests have prevailed over responsibility. Seeing a strong candidate for the position of Minister of Defense, political expediencies chose a crisis—a government crisis. Therefore, I announce my resignation. It is not an easy decision, but under these circumstances, it is an honest one," the report states. According to information, a vote was scheduled for May 14 in the country's parliament regarding Siliņa's continuation in the premiership. The political scene in Latvia is entering a period of intense turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, a development that—according to Delfi—triggers deep political processes and essentially leads to the destabilization of the government. According to the report, Evika Siliņa announced her departure during a period of rising tensions within the governing coalition due to disagreements related to critical policy choices and the role of the Ministry of Defense. In the background of the crisis, recent reports speak of a particularly tense political environment where issues of national security and defense policy have gained increased weight. The resignation of Evika Siliņa is expected to lead to reshuffling procedures or even a renegotiation of the government majority, with the possibility of political instability remaining open.
The resounding resignation of the Latvian Minister of Defense
It is recalled that the Latvian Minister of Defense Andris Spruds announced his resignation after an oil depot was damaged by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles. "We have seen serious incidents with unmanned aircraft in recent days and weeks. Foreign unmanned aircraft must not threaten the safety of our people," Andris Spruds emphasized. According to Prime Minister Evika Silina, Andris Spruds has lost his credibility. She added that Colonel Reavis Melnis, who recently served in Ukraine, has already agreed to lead the Ministry of Defense. This, she argued, "instills confidence that national defense will be managed competently, with purpose, and without pre-election rhetoric". According to media reports, one of the drones crashed into an oil storage facility; the police clarified that there were two in total. Andris Spruds stated that the drones might be Ukrainian.
The timeline
On May 7, 2026, two unmanned Ukrainian aircraft (drones) crossed the border from Russia and ended up in Latvia. One fell and exploded at an oil storage facility in Rēzekne, causing a small fire that was quickly extinguished. There were no fatalities or serious damage. Latvian authorities estimate that the drones were likely Ukrainian, targeting Russian infrastructure near the border, primarily oil facilities. The Latvian government requested the reinforcement of NATO anti-aircraft defense in the Baltics. The reactions of Latvian officials to the incident with the Ukrainian drones were quite intense and quickly evolved into a political crisis that led to the resignation of the Prime Minister. Ukraine stated that the drones were its own but were likely diverted and there was no intention to target Latvia. The Kremlin denied any involvement, while Russian officials argued that the drones were Ukrainian and their entry into Latvia was the result of technical failure or electronic interference, not Russian intent.
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