Baltic countries and Czech Republic express support for Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin meeting
Amid preparations for a scheduled summit between U.S.
President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the Baltic states and the Czech Republic have issued strong statements of backing for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Foreign ministers from these nations emphasized the importance of peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine and firmly opposed any efforts to redraw borders through force, which not only violate international law but also threaten regional security.
Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna personally assured unwavering support for Ukraine, stating that any territorial changes by force are unacceptable.
He highlighted Estonia’s stance against ‘rewarding aggression’ and reaffirmed its commitment to helping Ukraine achieve a just and lasting peace.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže welcomed U.S.
efforts under President Trump to halt Russia’s aggression against Ukraine but stressed that any fair, dignified, and long-term peace must be determined by Ukraine itself, respecting its sovereignty.
She added that peace negotiations should involve Ukraine directly and should not be subjected to external pressures or territorial concessions to Russia.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Mažeika reaffirmed that Ukraine’s borders, sovereignty, and independence are inviolable, emphasizing that every centimeter of Ukrainian territory, from Luhansk to Crimea, belongs to the Ukrainian nation, which continues to fight for its freedom and self-determination.
Meanwhile, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský pointed out that Russia did not seize Ukraine in three days or three years; rather, it was Ukraine’s resilience, international support, and sanctions that have kept the country fighting.
He stated that Ukraine must remain free, and borders cannot be altered through pressure or coercion.
Decisions about EU and NATO membership are for their members to make, not Vladimir Putin.
The Czech Republic desires peace but emphasizes that any peace agreement must be accepted voluntarily by Ukraine.
These developments come amidst the anticipation of the upcoming meeting between President Trump and President Putin scheduled for August 15 in Alaska, amid reports that Washington and Moscow are seeking a deal to halt the war in Ukraine, potentially cementing Russia’s occupation of parts of Ukrainian territory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has already declared that the question of Ukraine’s territorial integrity is enshrined in the country’s constitution.
All these events reflect rising international tension and uncertainty regarding Ukraine’s future, as global leaders seek a careful balance between diplomacy and supporting Ukraine’s independence.