Latvia’s President: Moscow does not respect agreements – no optimism for future relations

 

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated during the Munich Security Conference that Russia fails to honor its promises and international agreements, expressing little optimism about future relations.

• He stressed the need for a unified European stance toward Moscow.

• NATO’s presence in the Baltic region is a strategic necessity.

• Russia has disregarded both the 1994 Budapest Memorandum and the Minsk agreements.

• These examples highlight the need for a clear and consistent EU deterrence policy.

• He mentioned possible further sanctions if pressures rise or consensus is lacking.

• He praised the constructive role of Gulf states in negotiation tracks.

• He noted this year’s Munich Conference was calmer than the previous one, with U.S. officials reaffirming the importance of transatlantic ties and NATO.

Sources – Agencies