Agitators from Russia should not be indulged - Speakers from the Baltic Parliament urge
In a joint declaration published on August 13, 2025, the speakers of the parliaments of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania have reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The declaration, signed by Daiga Mierina (Saeima Speaker), Lauri Hussar (Riigikogu President), and Saulius Skvernelis (Seimas Speaker), emphasizes that any agreement, including those discussed at the recent Alaska talks between the U.S. and Russia, must unequivocally uphold Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, constitution, and the principles of the UN Charter.
Key points of the declaration include:
- Russia, as the aggressor, must not be appeased or rewarded with territorial gains resulting from its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.
- Negotiations and any diplomatic resolutions require a ceasefire and must involve Ukrainians themselves, reflecting the principle "nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine."
- The declaration calls for a strategy combining determined diplomacy, unwavering international support for Ukraine, and sustained pressure on Russia, including continued sanctions and military, economic, and humanitarian aid.
- The speakers stress that decisions affecting Europe must involve European countries and that security interests of both Ukraine and Europe must be safeguarded.
This declaration aligns with broader European parliamentary consensus, including a joint statement by 22 European countries' foreign affairs committees, upholding Ukraine's sovereignty and warning against allowing Russia to exploit negotiations for sanctions relief or to avoid unconditional ceasefire commitments.
The speakers of the Baltic parliaments advocate for a diplomatic solution that considers the security interests of both Ukraine and Europe. They underscore the need to maintain and strengthen sanctions against Russia and emphasize the importance of continuing to provide political, economic, military, and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.
The joint declaration was published on Tuesday and highlights the need for negotiations to be held in the context of a ceasefire. The speakers believe that a strategy combining determined diplomacy, unwavering support for Ukraine, and sustained pressure on Russia can bring success. They reiterate that any peace agreement or diplomatic solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict must preserve Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty fully, exclude any concessions gained by force, and ensure Ukraine’s full participation in decisions about its future.
The speakers of the Baltic parliaments have emphasized their support for a diplomatic solution to the war-and-conflicts between Russia and Ukraine, entrusting the involvement of Ukrainians themselves during negotiations and respecting the principles of "nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine". The situation calls for a strategy encompassing determined politics, unwavering support for Ukraine, and sustained pressure on Russia, including continued sanctions and varied types of aid.
