The Riigikogu adopted a communication regarding Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

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Today, the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) passed with 90 votes in favour the Communication of the Riigikogu of the Republic of Estonia to the Parliaments of the Member States of the European Union and NATO, as well as to the Parliaments of other countries regarding Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.

“The Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) expresses its support to the defenders and the people of the state of Ukraine in their fight against the Russian Federation that has launched a criminal war, and calls on showing absolute support to Ukraine in its war for maintaining its freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The Riigikogu underlines that the Russian Federation’s unprovoked aggression and military activities constitute a crime against peace with no statute of limitations, and that all war crimes that have been committed will have to be punished.

The Riigikogu asks the UN member states to take immediate steps to establish a no-fly zone in order to prevent massive civilian casualties in Ukraine.

The Riigikogu urges all national parliaments to adopt statements that call on their governments to support the imposition of additional sanctions against the Russian Federation as well as the Republic of Belarus that participates in the aggression.

The Riigikogu calls for the immediate imposition of a comprehensive trade embargo on the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, which would restrict the capability of the aggressor states to wage war.

The Riigikogu calls on states to close their airspace and ports to the aircraft and ships of the Russian Federation.

The Riigikogu calls on the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to vote for excluding the Russian Federation from the membership of the Council of Europe, and calls on the member states to adopt a relevant decision immediately.

The Riigikogu invites the membership states to support Ukraine’s official application for the status of a EU candidate state and calls on granting Ukraine a roadmap towards membership of NATO.”

Text of the Communication in Estonian

Text of the Communication in Ukrainian

Text of the Communication in Russian

Text of the Communication in English

Source: Parliament of Estonia