“If sanctions are needed, they will be well coordinated,” he said.
Marin acknowledged that counter-sanctions would be inevitable and would also have a significant impact on the Finnish economy, which has also been recognized in discussions with the EU. He stressed that Russia has the primary responsibility for resolving the situation peacefully and avoiding sanctions.
“Under no circumstances can we tolerate Russia expanding its military operations in Ukraine,” he said.
He pointed out that finding a way out of the crisis through diplomacy and negotiations is also the best way to help Ukraine.
“The main responsibility lies with Russia. It has increased tensions with its own use of force and actions. Russia has the greatest responsibility for finding a peaceful solution to the situation, he repeated. “There is no room in Europe for any kind of influence thinking. We have to say this unequivocally. “
Aleksi Teivainen – HT
Source: The Nordic Page