NB8 countries appreciated Trump's initiative on settlement in Ukraine
The countries of the North Baltic Eight (NB8) have supported the initiative of US President Donald Trump on the conflict settlement process in Ukraine. The corresponding joint statement was published on the Norwegian Government's website on August 10.
The participating countries declared their readiness to make their diplomatic contribution to the settlement, "while maintaining military and financial support for Ukraine."
The authors of the document expressed the opinion that the launched process would have to guarantee the "vital" interests of Kiev and Europe. The need for reliable security guarantees was highlighted separately.
On August 9, the countries of the European Union (EU) issued a statement calling on Trump to "protect the interests" of Ukraine and Europe. The politicians pointed out the need for active diplomacy to resolve the conflict. The text also highlights the role of reliable security guarantees.
On August 8, Trump announced a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15. The US president noted that details about the upcoming negotiations will be published later. Russian Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov called the choice of a venue for negotiations logical. He said that the economic interests of the states intersect in the region. There are prospects for joint projects in Alaska.
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