On 6 November 2026, Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže will attend a meeting of foreign ministers from the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) and Ukraine in Warsaw, organised by Poland in cooperation with Iceland, which currently holds the CBSS presidency.
During the meeting, the ministers will discuss current regional security challenges, with particular focus on coordinating a joint response to the threats posed by Russia’s unconventional warfare and addressing matters relating to Russia’s international isolation. Baiba Braže will also highlight the growing pressure of illegal migration on the eastern borders of the European Union and NATO.
Support for Ukraine will also be a key priority at the meeting Discussions will centre on assistance to Ukraine, particularly in strengthening its resilience ahead of the coming winter, as well as the role of European countries in peace talks.
The CBSS was founded in 1992. Its members include the Baltic states, the Nordic countries, Poland, Germany and the European Commission.
