Joint Statement of the Leaders of the Nordic Baltic Eight on Ukraine

Joint Statement of the Leaders of the Nordic Baltic Eight on Ukraine

Joint Statement of the Leaders of the Nordic
Baltic Eight on Ukraine
We remain steadfast in our support to Ukraine and to efforts, including by President
Trump, to end the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.
To achieve a just and lasting peace the next step must be together with Ukraine. Only
Ukraine can make decisions concerning its future. No decisions on Ukraine without
Ukraine, and no decisions on Europe without Europe.
Experience has shown that Putin cannot be trusted. Ultimately it is Russia's responsibility
to end its blatant violations of international law. Russia's aggression and imperialist
ambitions are the root causes of this war.
Achieving a just and lasting peace requires a ceasefire. And credible security guarantees
for Ukraine. A peace agreement needs firm and concrete commitments by transatlantic
partners to safeguard Ukraine against any future aggression. We welcome President
Trump's statement that the US is prepared to participate in security guarantees. No
limitations should be placed on Ukraine's armed forces or on its cooperation with other
countries. Russia has no veto over Ukraine's pathway to the EU and NATO.
We demand that Russia urgently returns children who have been abducted from occupied
territories, as well as prisoners of war and civilian prisoners.
We will continue to arm Ukraine and enhance Europe's defences to deter further Russian
aggression. As long as Russia continues its killing we will continue to strengthen
sanctions and wider economic measures to put pressure on Russia's war economy.
We stand firm in our unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and
territorial integrity.