— There is no sign that Russia is making efforts towards peace — She assessed Braża in a interview published on Tuesday, who visited Madrid on Friday, where she met with her Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares.
Minister did not exclude Latvia from sending troops to Ukraine as part of a possible peacekeeping mission. However, she stressed that her country, like Finland or Poland, borders Russia and the safety of Latvia is simply a precedence for the authorities.
Government in Riga it is presently spending 3.5% of GDP on defence and will aim at spending at 5%. - stressed the head of the MFA, positively assessing the EU's initiative to increase safety on the continent.
"In our own experience, we know how crucial it is to never recognise illegal occupation"
Braże agrees with Albares that Russia should pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine. — There are many frozen Russian assets in Europe, including those belonging to the central bank or persons active in the war, and this aggressor's money should be utilized to rebuild Ukraine," she said.
The politician does not think that Ukraine will always agree to surrender Russia to Crimea and another occupied territories because "is a sovereign country recognised within its borders by the UN and the global community".
— From our historical experience, we know how crucial it is to never admit an illegal abroad occupation “Brose stressed.
