Baltic unease: Exclusion from Ukraine summit raises tensions
The Baltic states express dissatisfaction over not being invited to the summit on Ukraine, organized by the United Kingdom, according to information from Sky News.
The Baltic states, namely Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, expressed their dissatisfaction after the United Kingdom did not invite their leaders to an upcoming summit regarding Ukraine. This information was conveyed by a European diplomatic source to Sky News.
Baltic states omitted. Dissatisfaction ahead of London summit
The source, who wishes to remain anonymous, warned that Moscow will note the exclusion of these countries with interest. "Russia and our publics will clearly assess this that we are sold out by the US, but also by UK and France," the Sky News interlocutor stated.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who recently met with Donald Trump in Washington, is set to host the summit in London, where leaders from over a dozen European countries will be present. The meeting will also include the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, who previously met with the US President at the White House.
Amid the controversy that erupted at the meeting between Zelensky and Trump in the Oval Office, the summit convened by Starmer gains even more significance. By Friday, European state leaders showed support for the Ukrainian President and expressed readiness to continue supporting Kyiv in its fight against the aggressor.
Support for Ukraine and Europe's security
The summit aims to discuss support for Ukraine, including a plan to create an international group that could be deployed in the country to help secure a ceasefire if the United States manages to negotiate an agreement between Kyiv and Moscow.
Additionally, following Trump's statements that European NATO allies must take greater responsibility for their security, the broader issue of Europe's security will be addressed.
Baltic states' support for Ukraine
The Baltic states, located on NATO's eastern flank, are among Ukraine's biggest supporters, both in terms of the percentage of GDP allocated to defence and the military capabilities provided. "All decisions directly impact our security. Like another pact to divide Europe or take us for granted. Shameful," the source added.
Despite close cooperation with the United Kingdom within the framework of the Joint Expeditionary Force, the Baltic states did not receive an invitation to the summit. Among the invited are the leaders of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Poland, although Helsinki and Warsaw have publicly excluded their troops' participation in an international security group in Ukraine.
The United Kingdom considers Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia as key partners, yet the lack of an invitation to the summit has caused dissatisfaction among these countries. Downing Street has yet to comment on this situation.
