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NordenBladet — “All meetings were very emotional and moving. Our Committee’s first visit in Europe was to Ukraine, and it was highly appreciated there. In spite of the war, the Ukrainian officials and members of the Verkhovna Rada (Parliament) have
Read MoreRiigikogu Rural Affairs Committee supports drought assistance to farmers
NordenBladet — Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee Urmas Kruuse pointed out that the long drought period had caused many problems. In order to implement national assistance measures, it is necessary to assess the extent of damage caused to the
Read MoreHussar and Rinkēvičs discussed supporting Ukraine on its path to NATO and EU
NordenBladet — Hussar said that after 24 February last year, when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the importance of parliamentary diplomacy and the role of parliaments had grown. According to him, the meeting of the Speakers of the Parliaments
Read MoreSpeakers of six countries: NATO must establish a path for Ukraine to join
NordenBladet — “In light of the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius we call on the Allies to undertake the commitment that Ukraine will become a member of NATO and the Alliance will establish a path for Ukraine to join NATO,”
Read MoreHussar participates in the meeting of Baltic, Polish and Ukrainian Speakers in Riga
NordenBladet — According to Hussar, strong support for Ukraine will be at the heart of both the meeting of the Speakers and the NATO Summit that will start in Vilnius on Tuesday. “We must do everything we can to give
Read MoreMihkelson goes on a visit to Uzbekistan
NordenBladet — Mihkelson said that Uzbekistan was an important country in a strategically important region which was influenced by the interests of China and Russia as well as the events in Afghanistan. “Stability in Central Asia is also in the
Read MoreCommittees of the Riigikogu expect Vilnius Summit to give Ukraine a clear NATO perspective
NordenBladet — According to Chairman of the National Defence Committee Kalev Stoicescu, it is now crucial to closely associate Ukraine with the Euro-Atlantic institutions, as the restoration of peace in the whole Europe depends on it. “Russia is an aggressor
Read MoreEstonian Defense Forces joined the “Walking Blood Bank” programme in Iraq
NordenBladet —Estonian Defense Forces unit Estcoy-18, on deployment in Iraq, have joined the Walking Blood Bank, a medical program of the United States Armed Forces that has saved many lives over decades. Estonia became the first allied nation to join,
Read MoreNational Defence Committee: Ukraine deserves an invitation to NATO
NordenBladet — “Estonia will support Ukraine for as long as necessary, because the war is not over and Ukraine must win. Counter-offensive is a very difficult task, but Russia’s lines of resistance will eventually be broken,” Chairman of the National
Read MoreThe Riigikogu delegation attends the OSCE PA Annual Session in Vancouver
NordenBladet — Head of the Estonian delegation Mati Raidma said that this year’s Annual Session of the OSCE PA would focus on Russia’s war in Ukraine. “It is of utmost importance that the international community shows the greatest possible unity and
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