Karins will discuss further support for Ukraine with EU leaders

RIGA - Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins (New Unity) will take part in the European Union (EU) meeting of heads of state, or the European Council, on March 23 and 24 in Brussels, where it is planned to decide on further support for Ukraine, the economic situation in the EU and foreign trade issues, the the prime minister's office told LETA.

The leaders of the EU member states and governments will decide both on the future support for Ukraine, which includes issues such as the supply of ammunition and Ukraine's integration into the EU, and will discuss putting further pressure on Russia and holding its officials accountable for crimes of aggression committed in Ukraine.

The EU leaders will continue the discussion on the economic competitiveness of the EU and the single market, paying special attention to the trade policy with third countries.