Estonian PM says 'Europe's security is not up for negotiation' after NB8 call with Zelenskyy
Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said Europe's security is not up for negotiation after a call with Nordic and Baltic leaders and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss a so-called peace plan drafted by Russia and the U.S.
The 28-point draft agreement leaked this week would see Ukraine cede territory to Russia, limit the size of its armed forces and rule out NATO membership in exchange for security guarantees from the U.S.
President Donald Trump has given President Volodymyr Zelenskyy until Thursday, November 27 – Thanksgiving – to agree to the deal.
The NB8 held a meeting on Friday after the news broke and again on Saturday.
Michal said Estonia stands in full support with Ukraine and told Zelenskyy "you are not alone."
"Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity are not up for deals. Europe's security is not up for negotiation. Pressure on Russia stays. Ukraine and the rest of Europe will shape our common future," he wrote on social media.
Expressed Estonia's full support in today's call. @ZelenskyyUA, you are not alone.
— Kristen Michal (@KristenMichalPM) November 22, 2025
Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity are not up for deals. Europe's security is not up for negotiation. Pressure on Russia stays.
Ukraine and the rest of Europe will shape our common…
The other Baltic leaders published similar messages.
Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Siliņa stressed solidarity with Ukraine.
"We stand with Ukraine. Ukraine is Europe. We must agree on peace in Ukraine together," she wrote in social media.
Together with other Nordic Baltic leaders had a call with the @ZelenskyyUa. We stand with Ukraine. Ukraine is Europe. We must agree on peace in Ukraine together. Look forward to a decision on frozen assets in December #EUCO. pic.twitter.com/RiIdMwmbVD
— Evika Siliņa (@EvikaSilina) November 22, 2025
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said any peace initiative must not be based on Ukraine's capitulation.
"We fully support President Zelenskyy and Ukraine in their just struggle for freedom. Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international law are non-negotiable. We stand united with Ukraine — nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine," he wrote.
Spoke with @ZelenskyyUa and NB8 leaders on the "28-point peace plan."
— Gitanas Nausėda (@GitanasNauseda) November 22, 2025
Any peace initiative must not be based on Ukraine's capitulation. We fully support President Zelenskyy and Ukraine in their just struggle for freedom.
Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and…
The eight Nordic and Baltic countries have long said they support a "just" peace for Ukraine. They argue a deal that allows Russia to gain from its aggression would threaten European security and embolden Moscow to act in the future.
NB8: You can count on our support
On Saturday evening, the NB8 leaders released a statement pledging continued support for Ukraine.
"Solutions that respect Ukraine's sovereignty and that will bring Ukraine and Europe greater security and stability have our full support," they wrote.
While Ukraine is working towards peace, Russia continues its brutal attacks against Ukrainian civilians and infrastructure, the statement pointed out.
The leaders said they will continue to arm Ukraine, call for more sanctions on Russia, and boost Europe's defense.
They also addressed the Ukrainian people: "We want you to know that you are not alone and can count on our support."
— Kristen Michal (@KristenMichalPM) November 22, 2025
Foreign minister: Russia has not altered its objectives
Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said on Saturday morning that he had spoken with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha.
"Estonia stands firmly in solidarity with Ukraine," he wrote on X.
But he also stressed that Russia has not changed its attitude to Ukraine.
"Russia has not altered its objectives, it continues to threaten the security of the entire Euro-Atlantic region. We must maintain maximum pressure on the aggressor and provide unwavering support to Ukraine," Tsahkna said.
"The future of Ukraine and Europe must be shaped with both at the table."
Just spoke with my good colleague @andrii_sybiha. Estonia stands firmly in solidarity with Ukraine .
— Margus Tsahkna (@Tsahkna) November 22, 2025
Russia has not altered its objectives, it continues to threaten the security of the entire Euro-Atlantic region. We must maintain maximum pressure on the aggressor and provide… pic.twitter.com/fgbR9IEdcV
This article was updated to add the statement from the NB8.
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