Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds Resigns After Prime Minister's Call

Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds resigned from his position following a public call from Prime Minister Evika Siliņa for his departure. The Prime Minister declared that Spruds had lost both her confidence and the trust of the public, prompting her demand for his resignation. The minister's departure comes amid what appears to be a significant breakdown in the relationship between the defense chief and the government leadership, though the specific reasons for the loss of confidence were not immediately detailed.