Russia has made clear its desire to renew its empire by destroying Europe's security architecture - Murniece

• Published date: 08 May 2022
• Publication title: LETA

RIGA, May 8 (LETA) - Russia has clearly made clear its desire to renew its empire by attempting to destroy the security architecture of Europe, Saeima Speaker Inara Murniece (National Alliance) said while addressing those present at the Lestene Brethren Cemetery in memory of those who fought during World War II on Sunday.

"World War II ended with the German capitulation to Europe on May 8, 1945. Unlike the countries of Western Europe, May 8 did not bring peace and freedom to the people of Latvia. We honor and commemorate all those who fought for a free Latvia. Legionnaires, national partisans, dissidents - everyone who held Latvia's freedom and national pride above, Murniece said.

During the event, Murniece noted that this year people are paying tribute to those who fought during the Second World War and defeated Nazi Germany in an unusual and alarming time - as 74 days ago, Russia launched an aggressive but generally unsuccessful military invasion of Ukraine.

The Speaker of the Saeima emphasized that Russia's plan...