The blockade of the Sea of Azov is another proof of the consistent destructive regional policy of Russia, which continues its aggression in Donbas and does nothing to de-escalate the conflict.

President of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis said this at a joint briefing with President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko in Kyiv on November 24, an Ukrinform correspondent reported.

"Latvia strongly condemns Russian aggression in Donbas. Unfortunately, Moscow does not take any steps to de-escalate the conflict. The blockade of the Sea of Azov is another proof of Russia's consistent destructive regional policy," Vējonis said.

He has added that Latvia strongly supports the position of the European Union regarding the non-recognition of illegal elections in the occupied territories of Donbas, and expressed full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

"The sanctions imposed on Russia should remain in force until the full implementation of the Minsk agreements," the president of Latvia said.

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