The Baltics called for help in Kyiv until victory

The Baltic countries have expressed their intention to support Ukraine until it wins the war against Russia. In addition, they said that Ukraine should become a member of NATO. This was stated on Sunday, March 31, in a joint statement by the Ambassador of Estonia, Viljar Lubi, the Ambassador of Latvia, Ivita Burmistre, and the charge d’affaires of the Ambassador of Lithuania, Lina Zigmantaite, to the UK, published in the Telegraph .

Diplomats pointed out that by committing war crimes in Ukraine, the Russian invaders are awakening the darkest memories and fears of the representatives of the Baltic countries.

“Russia is the biggest threat to Euro-Atlantic security, and therefore it will not be allowed to win the war in Ukraine. We are determined to support Ukraine until victory,” the Baltic diplomats emphasized.

Also, the Baltic ambassadors in the UK called on NATO to give Ukraine a clear path to membership, and also said that Ukraine would make a significant contribution to the security of the Alliance.

“The leaders of the Alliance at the Vilnius Summit last year clearly stated that the future of Ukraine is in NATO. We want it as quickly as possible, not only to protect our friends from Russian aggression, but as well as for the benefit of all Euro countries. -Atlantic space. As a hard ally in the conflict, Ukraine will make a significant contribution to the alliance. our security. A clear path to membership for Ukraine should be a priority for the 75th anniversary of the summit of the alliance in Washington this summer, “the statement said.

Let’s remember that on February 29, in his speech to the Federal Assembly, Putin threatened “tragic consequences” for countries that dare to send their military to Ukraine.