The foreign ministers of the Baltic states and Czechia have expressed support for a fair peace settlement in Ukraine amid reports of an upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

“If borders can be changed by force, none are safe. If nations can be forced to live under a bigger neighbour’s dictate, none are free,” Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on X.

Tsakhkna emphasised that Estonia will not “reward aggression” and that Ukraine can count on its “unwavering support in achieving a just and lasting peace”.

Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba welcomed US President Donald Trump’s efforts to end Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, but added that “just, lasting, dignified peace is what we all want, Ukrainians the most”.

“Such peace must involve Ukraine and uphold its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Russia mustn’t be rewarded for aggression,” she added.

“From Luhansk to Crimea, every inch belongs to the sovereign nation of Ukraine, fighting for its freedom,” Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys added, pledging support for efforts to achieve “​​a just and lasting peace in Ukraine – based on international law”.

Lipavský, in turn, recalled that Russia did not seize Ukraine in three days or three years, and that it was forced to negotiate by Ukraine’s allies, sanctions and Ukrainian courage.

“Ukraine must remain free. State borders cannot be moved through pressure and blackmail. Who becomes a member of the EU and NATO is decided by their members, not Vladimir Putin. Czechia wants peace, but its form must always be agreed first and foremost by Ukraine,” Lipavský said.

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