: More than 1 million Ukrainians cross the border into neighbouring countries, many of them into Poland.
Well the prime minister arrives in London today, ahead of talks tomorrow with British and Dutch prime ministers’. Western leaders are united in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Justin Trudeau will also travel to Germany, Poland and Latvia. That’s where Canadian troops are leading a NATO mission.Mercedes, what is the mood there?: Eric, the feeling here in Latvia is one of some anxiety and concern. There is definitely a sense of deep sympathy and solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
Concerning Latvia, we have no immediate threat, but of course, environment, the security environment in Europe has changed dramatically. The post-war peace order is not more valid and we should seek for a new order where we should count with an aggressive Russia.: Do you feel that Ukraine should be brought in to NATO, or is simply too late for that?: In the middle term, I would say yes, it is ready to join, but it is not on the agenda now.
: It’s like a sea of humanity. It’s people standing in line-ups, many of them on foot, but a lot of them still in cars, coming over the border. I’m glad to say that in the last few days, the line-ups, the waits at the border have really come down, thanks to the hard work of the Ukrainian border guards and Polish border guards and the entire system on this side of the border to move them along. But it’s people and their possessions.