Foreign Minister Liimets was representing Estonian President Alar Karis and said the summit covered providing more efficient assistance to Ukraine, fighting Russia’s aggression and reinforcing NATO’s defence capabilities. The representatives of the Baltic States and Poland also emphasised that the perpetrators of crimes against humanity in Ukraine must be brought to justice. The foreign minister said the International Criminal Court has launched an investigation into the crimes in Ukraine. Estonia has offered to help with its own experts for the investigation and the trial.
“The price of the unjustified war in Ukraine that violates all international agreements must become so high for the aggressor Russia that it ends it,” Liimets said. “At the same time, Russia must compensate Ukraine for the damages the war has caused. Unfortunately, the emotional damage wreaked on Ukrainians cannot be mended.”
The representatives also noted the new security situation required NATO to reinforce its defence activities, including boosting its Eastern Flank.
“Out aim is the long-term strengthening of the Eastern Flank,” Liimets said.
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