At a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Braže said:
“Just like the Russian troops left the territory of Latvia 30 years ago, the day will come when all Ukraine will be free. A sooner victory for Ukraine is in the interests of the EU, since support to Ukraine and its success on the battlefield are closely linked to our own security.
"We must continue our joint support, which is based on specific Ukrainian needs, and they are well known – military support, effective sanctions, financial support and, no less importantly, moral support and fighting together, and faith in Ukraine’s victory. Let us recall that Ukraine marks the Remembrance Day for the Fallen Defenders today – all the soldiers who have given their lives for Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity since 2014.”
Kuleba thanked his EU counterparts for all the support they have been providing so far – including the restoration of energy infrastructure, which is critical in view of the approaching winter season.
Braže recalled that August 31 sees 30 years since Russian troops were withdrawn from the territory of Latvia. Drawing historical parallels, Braže pointed out: “The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is not a 'local conflict', and Russia’s politics is a war that creates negative impacts and poses risks on a global scale."
Latvia's top diplomat also underlined that the EU should continue the pressure of all kinds of sanctions against Russia and Belarus, and work rapidly on a 15th round of sanctions. “The source of Russia’s revenues is not only gas but also oil, so there is a need to move towards much broader and tougher sanctions against the so-called 'shadow fleet'. On the other hand, at the G7 level, we need to think about a solution to limit oil prices – to set a price cap on Russian oil,” she said.
