Hussar to the President of Montenegro: Pressure on Russia must continue
President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Lauri Hussar met with President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović, who is visiting Estonia today and tomorrow, and emphasised that Estonia supported Montenegro on its path to the European Union.
Hussar said at the meeting that NATO membership and unanimous support for Ukraine in the war of aggression initiated by Russia had brought Estonia and Montenegro noticeably closer. “It is a pleasure to note that Montenegro has made significant progress as a candidate country of the European Union. I reassure you that Estonia is a strong supporter of European Union enlargement,” the President of the Riigikogu said, and added that he had recently participated in the Three Seas Initiative Summit in Croatia. “In Dubrovnik, we could see how much Croatia has gained from its membership in the European Union, and this would certainly be of great benefit to Montenegro as well,” he noted.
In response to the question of the President of Montenegro, Hussar stated that Russia did not wish to end the war in Ukraine but was instead escalating the conflict. “Russia does not want peace, but wishes to continue its military operation because it believes it can achieve its objectives,” the President of the Riigikogu noted, pointing out that Russia had not even kept the ceasefire agreed upon for 9 May. “Russia does not keep its promises. Our only option is to continue comprehensive support to Ukraine and exerting pressure on Russia.”
Milatović’s participation in the Lennart Meri Conference, the EU-Western Balkans Summit and strengthening bilateral cooperation in different fields were also discussed at the meeting.
During his two-day visit, Milatović also meets with President of Estonia Alar Karis and Prime Minister Kristen Michal and will be a panelist at the Lennart Meri Conference.
Photos: Merje Meisalu / Chancellery of the Riigikogu
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