Poland, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic have prepared a ten-point plan to support Ukraine and end the war.
This was written by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki in an article for Politico.
“Ten days ago, in excellent company, I visited the besieged city of Kyiv. Although I had traveled beyond the borders of the European Union, I felt I had arrived in the very heart of Europe — a wounded heart, yes, but one that beats with great force. In Kyiv, there is a battle being waged — not only for the future of Ukraine but also for the future of the entire Continent. And if Kyiv falls, it will be the end of Europe as we know it,” Morawiecki said.
In this regard, addition to cutting off payments for oil, gas and coal as soon as possible, Poland, Slovenia and the Czech Republic have prepared a 10-point plan to support Ukraine and bring an end to the war. The plan drawn up by the three states involves the following actions:
First, we must cut off all Russian banks from the SWIFT international payment system. Otherwise, the Russian economy will adapt to the new conditions within a few weeks.
Second, we must put in place a common asylum policy for Russian soldiers who refuse to serve the criminal regime in Moscow.
Third, we must completely stop Russian propaganda in Europe. Freedom of speech does not mean the right to lie.
Fourth, we must block Russian ships from our ports.
Fifth, the same blockade must be put in place for road transport in and out of Russia.
Sixth, we must impose sanctions not only on oligarchs but on their entire business environment.
Seventh, we must suspend visas for all Russian citizens who want to enter the EU. The Russian people must understand that they will bear the consequences of this war. And it is our hope that they will turn their backs on Putin.
Eighth, we must impose sanctions on all members of Putin’s party, United Russia. They know perfectly well what is happening in Ukraine, and their complicity is indisputable.
Ninth, we must put in place a total ban on the export to Russia of technologies that can be used for war.
And tenth, we must exclude Russia from all international organizations. We cannot sit at the same table as criminals.
Moravetsky added that if this does not stop the war, it is necessary to go further.
“In Kyiv, we proposed a peacekeeping mission under the aegis of NATO and other international organizations. If we cannot introduce effective sanctions, we have no choice: We must protect the people of Ukraine with our own shields.
If we want to restore peace, Putin needs to know where the red line is — the line he cannot cross. The fact that Russia has a nuclear arsenal cannot be an excuse for passivity. We must be cognizant of this threat, but it cannot hold us back. Otherwise, Putin will only go further,” the head of the Polish government wrote.