Speakers of six countries adopted a joint declaration on supporting Ukraine and on Russia’s hybrid activities

The Speakers state in the Joint Declaration that Russia’s ongoing brutal aggression against Ukraine represents a major attack on the rules-based international order and demonstrates that the imperialistic ambitions of Russia persist. In their opinion, Russia is currently the most significant, direct, and long-term threat to the security, peace, and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area. “Our countries are determined to continue providing political, economic, military, and humanitarian support to Ukraine. We call on international partners to stand with Ukraine in its fight against the Russian aggressor until victory, emphasizing the need for timely and unrestricted delivery of military assistance aligned with Ukraine’s needs,” they say.

The Speakers express their support to the Victory Plan presented by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and are confident that its implementation would establish the necessary conditions for the practical realization of the Peace Formula, which is the only viable framework for a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine. They also promise to do their utmost to build a consensus among the Allies to invite Ukraine into NATO, and confirm their commitment to supporting Ukraine on its path to full membership in the European Union. “During the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, we look forward to the successful screening process and quick opening of the negotiation clusters,” they say in the Joint Declaration.

The Speakers declare that, together with their partners, they will continue efforts to further limit Russia’s ability to wage war. They emphasise the need to increase pressure through additional sanctions, ensure the full and effective implementation of existing sanctions, and prevent their circumvention. “The preparation of the 16th sanctions package should be expedited, with a focus on cutting Russia’s revenues, targeting energy exports – its main source of income – and restricting access to sensitive goods and technologies,” they underline. “Our countries are determined to hold Russia´s shadow fleet to account, including through sanctions-related measures.”

In the Joint Declaration, the Speakers condemn Russia’s acts of sabotage, disruption of critical infrastructure, cyber and electronic interference, information manipulation, election interference, and other hybrid operations. “Our countries will strengthen cooperation to deter, defend against, and counter Russian hybrid actions, ensuring the resilience and security of our societies and critical infrastructure. To that aim, we will make full use of all means available, considering for instance adopting measures to restrict the movement of Russian diplomats and tightening visa policy towards Russian citizens,” they say.

The Joint Declaration was signed by Lauri Hussar from the Parliament of Estonia, Jussi Halla-aho from the Parliament of Finland, Daiga Mieriņa from the Parliament of Latvia, Saulius Skvernelis from the Parliament of Lithuania, Szymon Hołownia from the Parliament of Poland, and Ruslan Stefanchuk from the Parliament of Ukraine. The Speakers adopted the Joint Declaration at the official meeting held at the University of Tartu.

Text of the Joint Declaration in Estonian and in English

Photos of the meeting (Erik Peinar / Chancellery of the Riigikogu)

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Source: Parliament of Estonia