Baltic Speakers: Russia as the aggressor must not be appeased

President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Lauri Hussar, Speaker of the Saeima of Latvia Daiga Mieriņa and Speaker of the Seimas of Lithuania Saulius Skvernelis underline that any agreement reached at the talks in Alaska this week or thereafter must unequivocally uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, constitution and the principles enshrined in the UN Charter.

“It is crucial that Russia does not benefit from its brutal and illegal war of aggression through territorial gains. As the aggressor, Russia must not be appeased, as doing so would only embolden further acts of aggression. The use of force to alter international borders is unacceptable and against international law,” the Speakers write in their Joint Declaration.

The Speakers of Baltic parliaments believe that a diplomatic solution must ensure the security interests of both Ukraine and Europe. “Decisions concerning Ukraine must involve Ukrainians themselves, and matters affecting Europe must involve us Europeans. Negotiations can only be held in context of a ceasefire,” they state.

“We firmly believe that only a strategy combining determined diplomacy, unwavering support for Ukraine and sustained pressure on the Russian Federation to end its illegal war can bring success. Therefore, it is vital for our countries – and the democratic world at large – to continue providing political, economic, military, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, while maintaining and strengthening sanctions against the Russian Federation,” the Joint Declaration says.

Joint Declaration in Estonian and in English

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Source: Parliament of Estonia