It is necessary to strengthen the sanctions against Russia and ensure the rigidity and effectiveness of these measures, said the joint document.
The Foreign Ministers of Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and Ukraine held a joint meeting in Kyiv. Based on its results, a joint statement was made, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reported on Monday, November 28.
In particular, the ministers strongly condemned Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine, which has caused great suffering to the Ukrainian people. It undermines security and stability in Europe and is a serious attack on the rules-based international order.
It was also announced that Russia’s illegal attempts to annex the territory of Ukraine were not recognized. Ministers called on Moscow to halt the offensive and withdraw troops across Ukraine.
The ministers condemned Russia’s attacks on the civilian population and critical infrastructure, including energy infrastructure facilities aimed solely at terror.
“We strongly reject Russia’s irresponsible and highly provocative rhetoric about nuclear weapons. We strongly condemn the ongoing occupation of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant and the ongoing attacks on civilian nuclear facilities in Ukraine. The “These attacks are a flagrant violation of international law and pose a direct threat to nuclear security,” the statement said. statement.
Foreign ministers stressed the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia and ensure the severity and effectiveness of these measures. They appealed to the international community and called for support for the reconstruction of Ukraine, including finding ways to do so at the expense of Russia.
“We will continue our close cooperation in providing strong political, financial and military assistance to Ukraine as long as necessary,” they added in conclusion.
As you know, on the morning of November 28, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland will visit Kyiv. They met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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