TALLINN - Kerli Veski, deputy secretary general for legal and consular affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was in London on 4 and 5 June, holding consultations with members of the British parliament and representatives of the Foreign Office and the Treasury to discuss Russia's aggression in Ukraine and to promote cooperation in raising the price of the war for Russia, including through additional sanctions and the mobilization of immobilized assets.
The consultations focused on deepening cooperation in pressuring Russia and ensuring compliance with and protection of international law. Veski stressed that Russia's aggression poses a threat not only to Ukraine, but also to Europe and NATO in general, of which both Estonia and the United Kingdom are members.
"In order to ensure lasting peace, we must continue to pressure Russia on the battlefield, politically and economically," Veski said, adding that sanctions already have a clear and measurable impact on the Russian economy and its ability to wage war against Ukraine.
"The decision of the G7 countries to use the proceeds of Russia's frozen assets for the benefit of Ukraine was an important step forward, but we must also aim to mobilize the bulk of the frozen assets," she added.
The meetings also discussed issues related to the protection of critical infrastructure and cooperation in restricting the shadow fleet. Estonia will continue its active cooperation with the countries bordering the Baltic Sea and other allies and partners in order to strengthen regional security.
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