Ukraine, amid ongoing conflict, convened a Nordic-Baltic Summit on Tuesday to address critical issues of security assurances and pathways to peace. The Nordic nations—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden—alongside the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, comprise a closely aligned region in Northern Europe known for its cultural and political cohesion.
These European countries have steadfastly supported Ukraine, unequivocally affirming its sovereignty and right to self-defense.
President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the summit’s priorities, stating: “The main focus of the Ukraine–Nordic-Baltic Summit was achieving a dignified peace and our efforts toward it. Separately, we discussed reliable security guarantees to make new aggression impossible and ensure lasting stability for all of Europe.”
He further expressed appreciation for ongoing commitments: “We appreciate the readiness of the Nordic and Baltic countries to continue assisting Ukraine: at least €12.5 billion in defense support this year and no less than €918 million to strengthen energy resilience.”
Zelensky added, “Thank you to our partners for supporting Ukraine and for standing in solidarity with our people.”
In a separate post on X, Zelensky extended gratitude to the 107 nations that backed Ukraine at the United Nations, where five voted against and 51 abstained, including China. “I am grateful to each of the 107 countries that stood with Ukraine today in defense of life at the @UN,” he wrote. “The General Assembly adopted our resolution in support of a lasting peace, with clear calls for a full ceasefire and the return of our people. These are the right and necessary steps. And we will keep working actively to achieve peace, together with our partners.”
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