At the Tallinn summit NB8 leaders urged stronger, sustained backing for Ukraine, arguing that continued support is crucial to deter threats and protect regional security.
The North Baltic Eight (NB8) continues active engagement with partners and explains why stable support for Ukraine is important for Europe’s security.
After the NB8 meeting in Tallinn, Inga Ruginene, who leads the Lithuanian government, stressed the alliance’s role and the importance of sustained support for Ukraine, noting that NB8 countries remain among the most active supporters of Ukraine.
The NB8’s Role in Supporting Ukraine
«The NB8 countries have always been among the strongest supporters of Ukraine. Our task is not only to preserve our own support, but also to continue defending Ukraine’s interests across Europe and beyond»
– Inga Ruginene
The Prime Minister called on NB8 to continue cooperating with partners and to explain why ongoing political, military, financial, and humanitarian support for Ukraine remains important for the security of our countries.
«continue cooperating with partners and explain why ongoing political, military, financial, and humanitarian support for Ukraine remains important for the security of our countries»
– Inga Ruginene
She also stressed that “recent drone incidents” underscore the importance of a strong NATO presence and credible deterrence across the Alliance’s eastern flank.
«recent drone incidents» underscore the importance of a strong NATO presence and credible deterrence across the Alliance’s eastern flank
– Inga Ruginene
She separately noted the need to leverage Ukraine’s “unique experience,” adding that the joint declaration to strengthen cooperation between Lithuania and Ukraine will translate into practical cooperation.
«unique experience» of Ukraine
– Inga Ruginene
Speaking about transatlantic unity, Ruginene stressed that NB8’s message must remain clear and consistent: «A strong transatlantic partnership and allied unity are vital for NB8’s security, the entire region, and NATO».
«A strong transatlantic partnership and allied unity are vital for NB8’s security, the entire region, and NATO»
– Inga Ruginene
In the context of the NB8 summit in Tallinn, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took part in discussions on regional unity and security.
The North Baltic Eight includes Estonia, Denmark, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Finland and Sweden.
During the meeting, issues of missile deliveries to air defense systems and international efforts to achieve peace were discussed.
Overall, the meeting reaffirmed NB8’s shared positions on supporting Ukraine and strengthening unity in the transatlantic arena.