Nordic and Baltic leaders: Ukraine will not be alone on its path to peace
President of the Republic of Lithuania
August 11, 2025
President Gitanas Nausėda, together with the leaders of other Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) countries, announced a joint statement expressing strong support for Ukraine, its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity in the face of Russia's illegal aggression.
The NB8 countries welcome President Trump's initiative to help bring this war to an end and to lay the foundations for a just and enduring peace that ensures Ukraine's security and the stability of Europe.
"We stand ready to contribute to this work diplomatically, while maintaining our substantial military and financial support to Ukraine. We will continue to uphold and impose restrictive measures against Russia. Peace will only come through a combination of determined diplomacy, unwavering support for Ukraine, and consistent pressure on Russia to halt its unlawful war," the statement reads.
The leaders emphasize that any diplomatic solution must safeguard the vital security interests of both Ukraine and Europe, including robust and credible security guarantees that enable Ukraine to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The statement underlines the principle that international borders must not be changed by force.
The leaders in their statement emphasize that the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future. Decisions on Ukraine cannot be made without Ukraine, and decisions on Europe cannot be made without Europe.
The Nordic and Baltic countries remain at Ukraine's side and are united in defending common security. The countries will continue to work closely with the United States, Ukraine, as well as other partners, to seek a peace that is just, lasting, and rooted in the principles of the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act, and international law.
The full text is available here.
The President's Communication Group
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