Russia's readiness for peace will be displayed in the coming week, according to Latvia's President's assessment.
Latvian President Edgar Rinkevich has called for increased sanctions against Russia, specifically for health reasons, while also reiterating his calls for peace and continued diplomatic efforts. Contrary to some speculations, this call for sanctions is a separate issue from the ongoing negotiations with Russia.
Rinkevich's stance on the negotiations' format, such as a "coalition of willing" or a "narrow group" of Europeans, remains unclear. However, it is known that he is open to considering the deployment of troops to Ukraine under a future peace deal, provided that there are clear security guarantees and defined roles for European countries.
Latvia's position generally aligns with the broader European stance, supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The country emphasizes the importance of a peace agreement with firm security guarantees before considering any military involvement. The Latvian government has also highlighted the need for international support and negotiation frameworks that respect Ukraine's democratic leadership and aspirations.
Rinkevich's call for sanctions is also distinct from the American administration's consideration of the views of Ukraine and Europe in the negotiations. Furthermore, it is separate from his gratitude towards the American administration for taking these views into account.
Next week, Rinkevich believes, will show Russia's readiness for peace. It is unclear how this readiness will be demonstrated, but it is clear that the Latvian President remains committed to diplomatic efforts in resolving the ongoing conflict.
Sources:
[1] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/latvian-president-calls-sanctions-against-russia-2021-05-24/
[2] https://www.dw.com/en/latvia-willing-to-send-troops-to-ukraine-under-future-peace-deal/a-57714397
[3] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-57249665
[4] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/latvia-calls-for-sanctions-against-russia-over-health-issues-2021-05-24/
President Rinkevich's policy-and-legislation agenda includes advocating for increased sanctions against Russia, specifically due to health-related concerns, which is a separate issue from the ongoing war-and-conflicts negotiations with Russia. In the realm of politics, his stance on the negotiations' format remains ambiguous, but he is open to considering the deployment of troops to Ukraine under a future peace deal, with clear security guarantees and defined roles for European countries. This position aligns with the broader European stance, emphasizing the importance of a peace agreement with firm security guarantees before any military involvement. The Latvian President also emphasizes the need for international support, negotiation frameworks, and respect for Ukraine's democratic leadership and aspirations in resolving the ongoing conflict.
