The country’s parliament unanimously adopted a statement about Russia’s aggression and war crimes in Ukraine.
Saeima of Latvia on Thursday, April 21, unanimously identified Russia’s war crimes in Ukraine as genocide. It was published by the press service of Parliament.
Latvian deputies condemned the Russian military aggression and the widespread invasion of Ukraine with the support and participation of the Belarusian regime.
“Latvia and its society have shown unwavering support, loyalty and solidarity with Ukraine and its people … We must not forget the main current priority – protecting the population of Ukraine from further crimes against humanity and helping Ukraine liberate its land from occupiers., “he said. Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Richard Kohl.
According to him, this can be achieved only through an instantaneous and sharp increase in arms supplies to Ukraine and an immediate cessation of European Union imports of fossil energy resources from Russia.
The Seimas called for cooperation in efforts to collect and investigate evidence of war crimes committed by the Russian Federation in Ukraine, intensification of sanctions against Russia and Belarus, as well as strengthening military, financial, humanitarian and diplomatic support for in Kyiv.
“Arms deliveries have been delayed for months for fear of provoking Putin, but with Russia’s atrocities escalating, this warning is no longer a reason to spread genocide across Europe in Ukraine,” Kohl said. .
It will be recalled that Estonia was the first in the world to officially recognize genocide in Ukraine. Earlier, representatives of the Verkhovna Rada voted for the relevant resolution.
Source: korrespondent
