One year ago on February 24, Russia began a war in Ukraine. For a year already, the Ukrainian army and people have been fighting for their country, and Europe and the democratic world have been helping Ukraine, because it is not only Ukraine's fight for peace and democracy. However, the war continues. It has been continuing for a year already.

On February 24 at 9.00, in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, the Supreme Court responds to the call of the President of Latvia, the Speaker of the Saeima (parliament), the Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs to suspend daily activities and to unite in a moment of silence, commemorating and honouring the victims of the Ukrainian people.

The senators and employees of the Supreme Court have supported Ukraine throughout this year, both by collecting donations, making trench candles and sending packages of Christmas sweets for the children of Ukrainian colleagues, and together with other Supreme Courts of European countries condemning Russia and expressing support for the rule of law in Ukraine, as well as within a project organized together with the Supreme Court of Ukraine assisting Ukrainian judicial system on their way to the European Union.

On Friday, February 24, senators and employees will suspend their activities and will send thoughts of hope and strength to Ukraine.

Glory to Ukraine!

 

Information prepared by

Rasma Zvejniece, the Head of the Division of Communication of the Supreme Court

E-mail: rasma.zvejniece@at.gov.lv, telephone: +371 67020396, +371 28652211