Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva held a briefing for the ambassadors of the Nordic-Baltic Eight countries.
He informed them about the efforts of Ukraine and its partners to achieve a just and sustainable peace, including contacts at the level of national security advisors. Ihor Zhovkva emphasized that the support of European partners is crucial for advancing Ukraine’s position.
Special attention was paid to the development of the Coalition of the Willing as a practical mechanism for long-term security assistance to Ukraine. The ambassadors of the Nordic-Baltic countries expressed their support for this initiative.
The meeting also addressed Ukraine’s European integration. The Deputy Head of the Office of the President noted the need to open the first negotiation cluster on EU membership as soon as possible and to prevent any artificial delays in this process.
In addition, the participants discussed the key provisions of the agreement on the establishment of the Reconstruction Investment Fund, signed by Ukraine and the United States the day before. The agreement aims to deepen the strategic, equal economic partnership between the two states, while respecting Ukraine's sovereignty and its European integration path.
The parties also coordinated their positions ahead of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Summit, which will take place on May 9 in Oslo.