Latvia Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine, Focus on Frozen โขRussian Assetsโ & Energy Security
Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika โคSiliลa affirmed her country’s ongoing commitment to Ukraine during a recent video conference with โฃleaders of theโข “Goodwillโ Coalition,” a groupโ of nations dedicated to supporting Ukraine. The meeting, which included Ukrainian Presidentโ Volodymyrโฃ Zelensky, focused on achieving a justโค and โlasting peace in Ukraine.
A keyโ topic ofโฃ discussion was the potential use of frozen Russian assets to โaid Ukraine’s needs. โขSiliลa โannounced that the European Council has mandated the European Commission to develop a solution for utilizing these funds,and “active work on this issue is underway.”
Siliลa highlighted the โฃeffectiveness of joint EU and US sanctions, noting initial results including plansโข by Indiaโฃ and Chinaโ to reduce their purchases of Russian oil โคand gas. She also stated the Goodwill Coalition is focused on increasing support forโฃ protecting and restoring Ukraine’s energy sector in preparation for winter.
Latvia’s support will extend to military aid, with a commitment to provideโ at least 0.25% of its gross โdomestic product โขtoโค Ukraine’s โdefense in 2026. Siliลa emphasizedโ Latvia’s โฃ”steadfast support” for Ukraine and theโ coalition’s advocacy for continued pressure against Russia.
According to a statement from the Primeโ Minister, the โGoodwill Coalition is strengthening Ukraine through collaborative efforts.