An informal meeting of foreign ministers from Council of the Baltic Sea States member countries took place in Warsaw on November 6. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also attended.
The discussions covered the Council’s possible involvement in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and ways to respond to Russian hybrid actions targeting countries in the region. The ministers issued a joint statement outlining steps to help deter Russian aggression against Ukraine and hybrid actions against European states.
The ministers said Europe should play a significant role in the peace process. They stressed that representatives of the Eastern Flank should be present when issues concerning Europe’s core security interests are discussed.
Participants said support for Ukraine must continue amid escalating Russian air attacks on its critical infrastructure. They also called for stronger sanctions, further visa restrictions and opposition to Russia’s participation in sporting and cultural events as responses to hybrid pressure.
Poland organized the meeting in cooperation with Iceland, which currently holds the Council’s presidency. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said the total value of Poland’s military donations to Ukraine in 2022–2026 was nearly 4 billion euros.
Poland will provide an additional 8 million złoty to the Energy Community to support Ukraine’s energy sector, with the funds earmarked for generators. Participants also agreed it was worth exploring the use of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine’s defence and reconstruction.
