The countries of the North Baltic Eight approved Trump's plan for Ukraine

The North Baltic Eight (NB8) has supported the initiative of US President Donald Trump to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. A joint statement by the eight countries was published on the Norwegian Government's website on August 10.

"We welcome President Trump's initiative aimed at ending this conflict and laying the foundations for a just and lasting peace that will ensure Ukraine's security and the stability of Europe," the statement said.

The countries declared their readiness to continue providing military and financial assistance to Ukraine, as well as to support and impose restrictive measures against Russia.

The North Baltic Eight includes Estonia, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Finland, Iceland and Sweden.

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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.

The day before, 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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