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.
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He stressed the need for a unified European stance toward Moscow.
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NATO’s presence in the Baltic region is a strategic necessity.
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Russia has disregarded both the 1994 Budapest Memorandum and the Minsk agreements.
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These examples highlight the need for a clear and consistent EU deterrence policy.
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He mentioned possible further sanctions if pressures rise or consensus is lacking.
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He praised the constructive role of Gulf states in negotiation tracks.
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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
