Latvian Speaker Urges Persistent Reminder of Crimea’s Illegal Occupation
It is the duty of every European politician to relentlessly continue reminding the world about the illegal occupation of crimea, emphasized Daiga Mieriņa, Speaker of the Saeima, on Monday, November 24, at the parliamentary summit of the Crimean Platform in Stockholm, Sweden. The Speaker of the Saeima reminded attendees that we are all currently witnessing the militarization of the Crimean peninsula. Parliamentarians from around the world gathered in Stockholm today to participate in the 4th Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimean Platform.
“Today, each of us can be the “voice” of Crimea, continuing to shed light on human rights violations, illegal deportations, abduction of children, forced changes in the structure of the Crimean population, and repression against the Crimean Tatars,” said Mieriņa. She emphasized that the Baltic states understand the unpredictable and perilous nature of an aggressor,and will continue to persistently remind the world that Russia poses a constant threat to all.
PHOTO: Reinis Inkens, Saeima.
The speaker of the Saeima emphasized that this is a critical moment for European parliamentary leaders to do more. She stressed the need to mobilize national parliaments and governments to support Ukraine and compel the aggressor to negotiate.
Key Takeaways
- The Speaker of the Saeima called for continued international attention to the illegal occupation of Crimea.
- She highlighted ongoing human rights violations and repression in Crimea, especially against the Crimean Tatars.
- Mieriņa emphasized Russia’s continued threat to international security.
- She urged European parliaments to increase support for Ukraine and push for negotiations.