Shmyhal, Smiltēns discuss Latvia’s financial, humanitarian assistance to Ukraine

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has met with the newly elected Speaker of the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia, Edvards Smiltēns, and Latvian parliamentarians in Kyiv.

The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

According to Shmyhal, Latvia’s support for Ukraine remains unwavering.

“We discussed financial and humanitarian assistance, as well as the continuation of sanctions policy against Russia. I stressed the need to impose restrictions in the field of Russia’s nuclear energy. Also, we raised the issue of air defense system supplies and bringing the top Russian leadership to justice,” Shmyhal wrote.

Shmyhal also thanked Latvia for its decisive support for Ukraine on the path towards the EU and NATO membership, and in the struggle for freedom and democracy.

Photo: Denys Shmyhal, Facebook

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