Estonian Parliament supports Ukraine’s wish to join NATO, saying it’s the only way for lasting peace
On May 17th, Estonian Parliament passed with 92 votes in favor the Statement on supporting Ukraine’s wish to join NATO as the only way to ensure the rules-based world order, lasting peace and the security of the democratic countries of Europe. In the statement members of Parliament underline the need to decisively strengthen the security architecture that has served the security of free and democratic Euro-Atlantic countries well, and expresses support for the people of Ukraine who are fighting for freedom.
According to the statement, Estonia, together with other Baltic States, has always expressed its support to Ukraine in joining NATO and considers it necessary to plan concrete steps for Ukraine’s accession to the organisation at NATO Summit in Vilnius on 11–12 July, 2023.
