Baltic Air Policing Escalation: French Rafale jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace near Berzgale/Latgale, with Latvia saying it came “as a result of Russian electromagnetic warfare”; people in eastern regions were told to shelter indoors and follow the “two-walls” rule, and the threat was later lifted. Ukraine War Spillover: The incident adds to fears that the Ukraine drone war is spilling into NATO territory, as Latvia and allies increasingly link stray UAVs to Russian jamming/spoofing tactics. Defense Readiness Debate: A major NATO exercise in Finland warned that drones and AI are reshaping combat planning, targeting traditional armored formations and pushing faster counter-drone adaptation. Rēzekne Corruption Case: Latvia’s anti-corruption bureau KNAB seeks criminal proceedings against former Rēzekne mayor Aleksandrs Bartaševičs over an expensive spa project and alleged withheld cost/status information. Ukrzaliznytsia Debt Talks: Ukraine’s finance minister said a passenger transport public service obligation unlocks negotiations on Ukrzaliznytsia’s Eurobond debt restructuring, with EBRD support mechanisms. Sports (Latvia Wins): Latvia captured the FIBA 3x3 World Cup men’s title in Warsaw, completing a major international “triple crown.” Online Content Curbs: Latvia’s regulator blocked Wildberries.ru and other Russian sites tied to pro-war or annexation narratives, citing national security risks.