On the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion, a Ukraine-Nordic and Baltic States summit was held in Kyiv. This was reported by Rubrik, citing the Office of the President. PromPolitInform reports.
The event was attended by: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadottir, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, and Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas.
The leaders expressed their support for Ukraine and solidarity with the Ukrainian people fighting against Russian aggression.
The summit focused on efforts to achieve a dignified peace. Participants emphasized that any future peace agreement must be based on international law and cannot reward Russian aggression. Partners share a common position: Ukraine continues to demonstrate its readiness for peace talks, while Russia is merely stalling for time.
The leaders also noted that Ukraine must receive credible and legally binding security guarantees to prevent further aggression and ensure lasting stability throughout Europe. Partners emphasized that Ukraine’s security is inextricably linked to Euro-Atlantic security.
The Nordic and Baltic countries will also continue to support Ukraine. This year, defense assistance will amount to at least €12.5 billion, including contributions to the PURL program. Partners will also continue to provide energy support: this year, the total amount of assistance will reach at least €918 million.
Fourth Anniversary of the Full-Scale War
As is known, on February 24th, Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion and twelve years since the start of its aggression against Ukraine. He emphasized the unacceptability of devaluing the Ukrainian people’s struggle and emphasized that the future agreement to end the war must be accepted by society.
The head of state also honored the memory of the fallen defenders and emphasized that the fight for independence continues. Zelenskyy noted the “thousands” of heroes who gave their lives so that Ukraine could survive.
On the morning of February 24, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa arrived in Kyiv. They took part in the official commemoration ceremony dedicated to the fourth anniversary of the full-scale war.
In addition, a meeting was held with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The leaders also attended a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, which took place in Kyiv.
They were joined at the meeting by the leaders of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and Croatia, who also arrived in Kyiv that morning.
