Kyiv, Ukraine – Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa joined a delegation of European leaders in Kyiv on February 24th, marking four years since the commencement of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The visit underscored continued support for Ukraine as the conflict enters its fifth year.
Siliņa was accompanied by leaders from the Baltic and Nordic countries, as well as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, according to a statement released by the Latvian Prime Minister’s office. The delegation participated in memorial events and engaged in high-level discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding ongoing military and economic aid.
“We have been with Ukraine since the first day of the war,” Siliņa stated. “I am in Kyiv…to affirm our continued and additional energy and military support, which is so much needed by the people of Ukraine.”
The visit follows a November 2025 meeting between President Zelenskyy and Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže in Kyiv, during which Zelenskyy presented Braže with the Order of Merit, Second Class, recognizing her contribution to strengthening cooperation between Latvia and Ukraine and her advocacy for Ukraine’s sovereignty. Zelenskyy thanked Latvia for its support, as reported by the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Latvia’s commitment to Ukraine extends beyond diplomatic and political support. In July 2025, Latvia delivered “Patria” armored personnel carriers to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. More recently, Latvia has pledged to provide dismantled thermal power plant equipment to aid in the reconstruction of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, according to UNITED24 Media.
Public support for Ukraine within Latvia is also substantial. A fundraising campaign organized by LSM, Latvia’s public broadcasting service, raised 745,000 euros for Ukraine, as reported by Inbox.lv.
On February 23rd, a joint statement released by the leaders of Ukraine and the Nordic-Baltic countries reiterated their commitment to providing Ukraine with the necessary political, financial, humanitarian, and military assistance to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The statement also emphasized the need for continued pressure on Russia.
President Zelenskyy met with leaders from Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Romania, and the Czech Republic, in addition to the Baltic and Nordic leaders, according to the Ukrainian President’s office. The discussions focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense capabilities and accelerating the delivery of ammunition and military equipment.
As of February 24th, no further details regarding specific aid packages or commitments were publicly released following the meetings in Kyiv. The Office of the President of Ukraine has not yet announced the date of the next high-level meeting to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine.
