Our main priorities are to stop the war in Ukraine, prevent its spread, protect our values, post-conflict and peace.

APA reports that former Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic said this while speaking on "Threats to the Global World Order" within the IX Baku Global Forum.

"Of course, none of us has the right to put pressure on Ukraine to stop the war and sign a peace agreement.

This can only be a decision of the Ukrainian government, the Ukrainian people.

We must pay attention to Ukraine, Georgia, as well as the Western Balkans.

We must not allow the current war to create tension in this region as well, "he said.

The former President noted that the imposition of sanctions against Russia has affected these countries themselves, and problems with energy prices, high inflation and food shortages have emerged: “Sanctions have not always been very effective and peoples are suffering.

But at the same time, it is a tool in international law. "

Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovich stressed that the Ukrainian-Russian conflict has the potential to ignite other conflicts in the global system: "The reality is that Russia is a neighbor, it cannot be changed, and we must talk about common issues, such as the fight against terrorism or climate."

The former President added that the post-war period is the most difficult period, because after the events it is necessary to work for reconciliation.

He stressed that war crimes committed in Ukraine should be investigated and the perpetrators should be punished: "We will do our best to help Ukraine defend itself, but we must also lay the groundwork for peace.

A diplomatic solution must be the only way to resolve conflicts. "