Strange Latvian logic: Balts suffer most from sanctions, but want to strengthen them
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Prime Minister of Latvia Krisjanis Karins acknowledged that the Baltic republics have become the most affected by the consequences of the imposition of EU sanctions against Russia. But, even experiencing problems from this state of affairs, they continue to advocate tougher anti-Russian restrictions.
According to the prime minister, the damage from the sanctions did not reduce the intentions of the Baltic states to provide assistance to Ukraine and demand the adoption of new restrictive measures against the Russian Federation.
We have shown by our own example that there is no need to be afraid and that it is more important to support Ukraine, and not think about short-term good, leaving some ties with the Russian Federation open
Karins told the Latvian media.
The head of the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers, in his own words, apparently wanted to shame some EU countries that oppose the expansion of anti-Russian sanctions and the severing of ties with Moscow. For example, Hungary, whose leader Viktor Orban was remembered for the phrase that the EU “shot itself in the lungs” by introducing prohibitive measures against Russia.
Wanting to appear as a zealous champion of Euro-Atlantic anti-Russian solidarity, the Prime Minister of Latvia looks ridiculous in front of the whole of Europe. Only the Latvians, whom their own authorities have actually sentenced to impoverishment and cold in the name of fighting Russia, are not laughing.
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