Joint statement of the Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Thingvellir

At the fourth Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Thingvellir on 28 October, the Prime Ministers of Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden and the President of Ukraine issued the following statement:

I. We, the leaders of the Nordic countries reaffirm our unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security. Our comprehensive support for Ukraine is steadfast and will continue for as long as it is necessary. The Nordic countries have thus far provided Ukraine with more than EUR 20 billion in military, financial and humanitarian support. Substantial amounts have been allocated to meet the pressing needs ahead of the coming winter, including the winter package focusing on energy, social resilience and humanitarian support, delivered during the Nordic Baltic Foreign Ministers’ recent visit to Odesa. The Nordic countries will continue to seek new avenues for supporting Ukraine and its people, while it continues to fight off Russia’s aggression.

II. Ukraine’s fight for its independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders directly contributes to Euro-Atlantic security. The Nordic countries attach special importance to developing deep, comprehensive and long-term security cooperation with Ukraine and ensuring a secure future for both Ukraine and the Nordic countries for generations to come. The Nordic countries underscore their commitment to ensuring full and efficient implementation of the bilateral agreements on security cooperation and long-term support in close coordination with Ukraine. The bilateral agreements on security cooperation and long-term support between Ukraine and each of the Nordic countries serve as a solid ground for strengthening their mutual security. The Nordic countries will continue to assist Ukraine through military, financial, and humanitarian support in the framework of these agreements. The Nordic countries and Ukraine welcome the Ukraine Compact presented in the margins of the NATO Summit in Washington D.C. in 2024 providing a framework for supporting Ukraine in the short, medium and long term. The Nordic countries and Ukraine support the G7 Joint Declaration of Support for Recovery and Reconstruction of Ukraine.

III. The Nordic countries underline their interest in the further development of cooperation with Ukraine’s defence industry. The Nordic countries have so far pledged EUR 195 million in procurements through Ukraine’s defence industry. Extraordinary revenues from immobilised Russian assets could be one possible source for funding such initiatives. The Nordic countries welcome the agreement on the use of extraordinary revenues stemming from Russia’s immobilised assets to establish a macro-financial assistance loan to Ukraine and maintain that Russia’s assets should remain immobilised until Russia ceases its war of aggression and compensates Ukraine for the damage caused by war. The Nordic countries will continue the pressure on Russia and to limit its ability to wage its war of aggression against Ukraine, including through sanctions and international measures against the shadow fleet transporting Russian oil used to circumvent sanctions.

IV. The Nordic countries are determined to continue to support and enhance the defence capabilities of the Defence Forces of Ukraine in their fight for security and peace in Europe. The Nordic countries already made substantial contributions through bilateral and multilateral donations, including ammunitions of various calibres, as well as efforts to strengthen European ammunition production capacity, such as ASAP, and national decisions to increase heavy ammunition production.

V. The Nordic countries support Ukraine’s Victory Plan as presented by President Zelenskyy. We will work to contribute to its implementation. We will also work to strengthen Ukraine’s position, ahead of a second Peace Summit, towards a just and lasting peace based on international law, including the UN Charter, that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

VI. We reiterate that Ukraine’s future place is in NATO. We will continue to support Ukraine on its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership. We support a greater role for NATO in the coordination of security assistance and training and welcome the establishment of NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine. We are convinced that Ukraine’s future membership will be of significant added value to the European Union and contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in Europe. We welcome the opening of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and have stepped up our joint efforts to support Ukraine’s EU accession.