At a recent peace summit, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda made a strong appeal to the international community. He emphasized the necessity of establishing a special tribunal to investigate Russia’s crimes in Ukraine, stating that achieving a just peace is impossible without holding those responsible accountable.
The Importance of a Special Tribunal
Nausėda highlighted that impunity for crimes only encourages further aggression. He urged all summit participants to support the initiative of creating a special tribunal, which would be a crucial step towards restoring justice and preventing future aggressive actions by Russia. The Lithuanian President also stressed the need for an effective deterrence mechanism to avoid similar conflicts in the future.
Unacceptability of Compromises on Ukraine’s Sovereignty
Gitanas Nausėda emphasized that any calls by Russia for “compromises” regarding Ukraine’s sovereignty are unacceptable. He stated that such compromises would only mean the continuation of the war. The President underscored that true peace can only be achieved after the complete restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Russia’s Aggression: Not Just 2022
It is important to note that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine did not start in 2022 but much earlier, in 2014. Nausėda reminded the audience of the annexation of Crimea and the support for separatists in eastern Ukraine, which marked the beginning of the prolonged conflict. He stressed that the international community must unite its efforts to end Russia’s aggressive actions and ensure peace and stability in the region.
Final Appeal
In conclusion, the Lithuanian President called for active measures and solidarity with Ukraine in its fight for justice. He stressed that the international community must play a key role in holding those responsible for crimes against Ukraine accountable.
For a deeper understanding of the economic aspects of the conflict, we recommend reading the article about Ukraine’s potential to neutralize Russian refineries and change the economic landscape, available here.