In light of the escalation of the war in Ukraine and the difficulties Kyiv faces on the battlefield, the international community has begun to seriously consider options for peace agreements and new security guarantees for Ukraine. Special attention is being given to ideas regarding the deployment of peacekeeping forces and increased military support from Europe and NATO. However, these proposals raise several questions, particularly concerning potential territorial concessions and compromises.
Lesia Ogryzko, Director of the Sahaidachnyi Security Center, expressed her views on the possibility of peace negotiations with russia and the future role of Ukraine’s international allies in an interview with The Japan Times. She noted that the transatlantic security landscape is “increasingly shifting towards voluntary coalitions – countries willing to take proactive and decisive actions to deter russia.” In her view, this approach is “more practical and promising than relying on NATO as a monolithic bloc, which often slows down decision-making due to consensus-based processes.”
In the context of ongoing support for Ukraine, Lesia Ogryzko emphasised the crucial role of the Nordic and Baltic countries, which not only support Ukraine’s “victory plan” but also actively strengthen their defense ties with Kyiv.
“When calculated per capita, these countries significantly outperform all other donors,” she said, referring to the military aid provided by the Nordic and Baltic states to Ukraine since 2022. She also highlighted the expectation that the level of assistance will remain high.
Eight countries, including Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden, have not only provided financial support but also significantly increased their military budgets, actively investing in defense-industrial capabilities. The Director of the Sahaidachnyi Security Center also pointed out that these countries will likely insist that future peace agreements include Ukraine’s accession to NATO, or at the very least, a clear invitation with a roadmap for full membership.
All these steps confirm Europe’s determination not only to help Ukraine withstand russia’s deadly aggression but also to strengthen its own security in the face of escalating conflict.
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