Baltic States – CIS, EU – Baltic States, Latvia, Legislation, Russia
International Internet Magazine. Baltic States news & analytics
Friday, 26.04.2024, 19:03
Latvian and Finnish presidents support strengthening sanctions against Russia
BC, Riga, 28.01.2015.
Print version
Print versionDue to a deterioration of the situation in Ukraine, both Latvian President Andris Berzins and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto expressed support today towards strengthening sanctions against Russia, reports LETA.
 |
|---|
| Sauli Niinisto and Andris Berzins. Helsinki, 28.01.2015. Photo: president.lv |
In a press conference after a meeting in Helsinki today, almost all of the questions directed at the presidents by members of the press was in relation to Russia. President Berzins admitted that people in Finland, just like in Latvia, are extremely concerned on the development of events both in Ukraine and Russia, and are worried about their future.
''Latvia supports strengthening sanctions against Russia in the military sector,'' Berzins emphasized.
Meanwhile, the Finnish president said that his country has and will continue to support the EU's common position on this matter.
The Latvian president is being accompanied to Finland by a delegation of 90 entrepreneurs and five ministers.
«The Baltic Course» Is Sold and Stays in Business!
