The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, "drew attention to the fact that Russia, failing with its initial plan of blitz war in Ukraine, was now launching more massive attacks that also wreck destruction on civilian infrastructure, and cause civilian deaths. The ministers were unanimous that mechanisms for enforcement of international law should be applied to hold Russia accountable for war crimes it had perpetrated," said an account of the meeting from the atvian Foreign Ministry.
"Edgars Rinkēvičs welcomed the strong position of the United Kingdom vis à vis Russia and Belarus, and assistance given to Ukraine; he pointed out that a strong and internationally coordinated diplomatic, political and economic pressure should be continued against the aggressor. The Minister also commended support provided by the UK and an increase in its military presence to reinforce NATO’s eastern flank," the statement said.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis, said:
“Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine deepens the humanitarian crisis, the number of war refugees is increasing, and the peaceful population is beginning to lack food, water, and medicine. Europe, the global democratic community, and international organisations must immediately mobilise efforts and resources to ensure humanitarian assistance to peaceful civilians."
"As allies we must act jointly and in a coordinated manner in granting all the assistance needed to Ukraine, and in tightening the sanctions against Russia and Belarus, for then we will be able to defend the security of the whole Europe,“ Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets emphasized.
"Ukraine is currently fighting for European values and security. We help Ukraine defend itself and support giving Ukraine a clear European Union accession perspective and granting it candidate country status,“ Liimets said.
"The United Kingdom’s commitment to our Baltic allies is unyielding," said British foreign secretary Elizabeth Truss.
