Any further aggression will have severe consequences for Russia - Estonian parliament speaker

Juri Ratas, chairman of the Estonian parliament, said this at a joint briefing with his Ukrainian counterpart Ruslan Stefanchuk in Kyiv on Tuesday, February 8, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

"Security is a priority today. The democratic world has no doubt that Ukraine's territorial integrity and independence are unconditional. Invasion of an independent country is a gross violation of international law. The war in Donbas, which has been going on for eight years, must be stopped immediately. Any attempt to increase aggression will have severe consequences [for Russia]," Ratas said.

He added that since regaining its independence 30 years ago, Estonia has pledged never to be alone and has worked hard to become a reliable ally and partner in building collective security.

"We are aware of the importance and value of cooperation between democracies. We promise Ukraine: 'You will never be left alone'," Ratas said.

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