The presidents of the Baltic states expressed the utmost need for the UN to actively oppose the Russian aggression, pointing out the substantial contribution and role of Secretary-General Guterres. “We are all obliged to do everything we can to pressure Russia into ending the war,” said President Karis. He stressed the importance of support by the UN Secretary-General of the mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and his part in achieving the agreement on Ukrainian grain export continuation via the Black Sea.
The Estonian head of state emphasised that maximum efforts are required to involve the countries of the Global South, ensuring universal understanding of the horror of the Russian aggression and its destructive impact on security worldwide.
President Karis repeated the invitation to the UN Secretary-General to visit Estonia, hoping to welcome him to Tallinn soon.
Today, the President of the Republic met with President of Kosovo Vjosa Osman and President of Ecuador Guillermo Lasso in New York in connection with the UN General Assembly.
At the meeting with the President of Ecuador, the parties discussed Russia’s war in Ukraine and its threat to global security. They also discussed cooperation in the UN, as next year Ecuador will start its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. The participants also talked about providing assistance to Ukraine, in particular to help rebuild the country.
