“We remember that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine continues. What Putin has demonstrated in Crimea shows that the world must act,” Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, said.
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau mentioned that over the past ten years, Crimean civilians have been subjected to illegal arrests, ill-treatment, and torture.
“The United Nations has documented 104 cases of enforced disappearances from Crimea. It is reported that Crimean detainees have been transferred to the Russian prison system, and consular visits have been denied to them,” said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
He emphasized that the resilience demonstrated by the Ukrainian people is inspiring. In this regard, he recalled that Canada was the first to recognize Ukraine as a free and independent state and continue to stand firm in its commitment to ensuring it remains so.
“Latvia sees its hopes, values, aspirations for freedom, and desire to resist Russian aggression in the struggle of Ukrainians. Ukrainian resilience inspires the world,” Evika Silinia, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia.
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, Ms. Evika Silinia, is convinced that Russia continues to violate human rights in Crimea by destroying culture and illegally transferring and arresting civilians.
“30 years ago, when the Russians were leaving Latvia, they also took everything they could at night. What is happening in Ukraine now is reminiscent of the suffering endured by the Latvian people. Latvia understands what Ukrainians are going through now,” Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, Evika Silinia, said.
She emphasized that Latvia will continue to help Ukraine as much as possible, providing military support and helping it on the irreversible path to EU membership.
The President of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Grosu, is convinced that Russia is waging a hybrid war against Moldovan citizens. He also emphasizes Moldova’s desire to be part of a free political community—the EU—where peace and respect for human rights and freedoms prevail.
“I am here before you to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, to reaffirm Moldova’s unwavering commitment to restoring peace in Ukraine. Although we have limited resources, we are doing everything we can, including within the framework of Ukraine’s Peace Formula, to facilitate grain export from Ukraine to global markets. We have sheltered hundreds of thousands of refugees. About 60,000 Ukrainians in the Republic of Moldova have received social assistance and temporary protection status,” said Igor Grosu, the President of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.
He emphasized that the Republic of Moldova will join initiatives to return Ukrainian children illegally taken by Russians, create a register of damages, and bring to justice all those involved in the genocide in Ukraine. Recalling the sad news about Poltava and Lviv, Igor Grosu expressed his condolences to the families of those who died and his hope that all those responsible will be punished.
“We must support Ukraine as much as possible, to provide it with everything it needs,” Miloš Vystrčil, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic.
The Chairman of the Senate of the Czech Republic noted that today’s Summit began with the opening of the Memorial to the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people, which is a clue to how to deal with the present.
“We understand the situation in Ukraine; we know what occupation is,” said Miloš Vystříl, “The Czech Republic will never recognize the attempted annexation of Crimea or encroachment on the territory of Ukraine.”
The Chairman of the Senate of the Czech Republic expressed gratitude to all countries that supported the Czech Republic’s initiative on ammunition. Miloš Vystříl also recalled the First Crimean Platform Summit held in 2021. “We were hoping for de-occupation then, but there were changes – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022”, said the Chairman of the Senate of the Czech Republic. He is convinced that support for Ukraine was insufficient at that time. “If the support for Ukraine is not enough, Russia will not stop,” Miloš Vystřil said.
The Chairman of the Senate of the Czech Republic emphasizes that supporting Ukraine is in the interests of all countries that prioritize independence and freedom, so everyone should participate in such events.
