Tallinn/Kyiv, 24 August 2022 (TDI): The President of Estonia, Alar Karis, on Tuesday, offered his full support to Ukraine against the Russian aggression at the 2nd summit of Crimea platform hosted by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
President Alar Karis emphasized his full support for Ukraine. In addition, he shared insight on how a long-lasting peace can be achieved in Europe.
#Estonia will continue to support #Ukraine as long as it takes to help win this war & restore Ukraine’s sovereignty & territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, emphasized at the 2. Summit of #CrimeaPlatform hosted by President @ZelenskyyUa. Highlighted: pic.twitter.com/dO9ueDuowv
— Alar Karis (@AlarKaris) August 23, 2022
The Crimea Platform is a new international consultation and coordination format set up to develop the initiative put forward by the President of Ukraine.
The platform organized an online event hosted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on 23rd August, which aimed at improving the international response to the ongoing occupation of Crimea.
In addition to that, it aims at an effective response to growing security threats and human rights violations in Ukraine after the Russian aggression, especially the de-occupation of Crimea and its return to Ukraine.
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Remarks of President, Alar Karis
In his statement, President Alar Karis said that Estonia will support Ukraine “as long as it takes to help win this war & restore Ukraine’s sovereignty & territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.”
Furthermore, he stressed justice and accountability to achieve long-lasting peace in Europe. “Putin & his administration must be held accountable for the crimes of aggression committed in Ukraine.
Serious consideration should be given to the establishment of an independent special court,” He said in his statement.
Talking about the security situation in Ukraine, he stressed accelerating the provision of military assistance to Ukraine.
We need to accelerate the provision of military assistance to Ukraine and impose strict sanctions. Every Russian citizen should feel the consequences – Estonian President Alar Karis. pic.twitter.com/g6yrq901Aa
— Crimea Platform (@crimeaplatform) August 23, 2022
Moreover, he also highlighted the importance of educating the youth to make a better future. “Future depends on the youth education.
We are made by history, must not repeat mistakes, and build a better future. Must evade misunderstandings caused by the active brainwash through the war of spreading the false propaganda.” He added.
Estonia’s support for Ukraine
Estonia has shown its unprecedented support to Ukraine on three important fronts; military, economic, and diplomatic in its war against Russia.
Estonian people, government, and private sector have given over 20 million euros of humanitarian aid to Ukraine in total. Likewise, Estonia has also accepted more than 40,000 Ukrainian refugees since May 24.
