The Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) foreign ministers have reaffirmed their long-term support for Ukraine, calling for stronger European defence cooperation, continued sanctions on Russia, and deeper transatlantic unity.
Meeting in Kuressaare, Estonia on 29-30 April, the ministers said Ukraine’s future membership of the EU and NATO remains central to European security and stability. The joint statement also described Russia as the most significant long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic security.
Key developments included:
- Support for Ukraine’s “irreversible” path towards EU and NATO integration
- Backing for additional sanctions targeting Russia’s energy revenues and “shadow fleet”
- Calls for greater European defence spending and military mobility
- Continued support for Ukraine reconstruction conferences in Poland (2026) and Estonia (2027)
The NB8 ministers also raised concerns over Russian hybrid activities, cyber threats, and Belarus’ continued alignment with Moscow.
ℹ️ Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Republic of Lativia
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