On 24 February 2026, in Tbilisi, the Embassy of Ukraine in Georgia, in cooperation with the Embassies of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, Latvia, and Norway, organised a panel discussion to mark four years since the start of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine.
During the panel discussion, the latest EU diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s brutal aggression were analysed, and the situation on the battlefield and the possible risks to European and Euro-Atlantic security posed by concessions to Russia were assessed. The panel also discussed possible terms for a ceasefire, further security guarantees for Ukraine, and options for sustained support from allied countries. The Ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Norway, and the EU emphasised that timely and needs-based financial and military support for Ukraine must continue for as long as necessary. Lasting peace can only be ensured if Ukraine receives strong security guarantees. Ukraine’s accession to the European Union is a vital security guarantee.
Latvian Ambassador to Georgia, Edīte Medne, expressed unwavering support to Ukraine in her speech. She stressed the importance of securing a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and ensuring that Russia is held accountable. The Ambassador emphasised the necessity of European and global unity in supporting Ukraine and pointed out that one of Latvia’s priorities on the UN Security Council is to firmly advocate for an order based on international law, support for Ukraine, and the containment of Russia. In the second part of the panel discussion, European security expert Victoria Vdovychenko together with Col. Alcuin Johnson, Chief of Staff at the UK Ministry of Defence, and Céline Marangé, an expert at the strategic research institute IRESEM, evaluated Ukraine’s battlefield capabilities, the proposed terms for a peace agreement, and options for future allied support.
The event was attended by representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Georgia, non-governmental organisations and think-tanks, as well as university students and academic staff.
The event was organised as part of the diplomatic programme to support the implementation of Latvia’s priorities during its membership in the UN Security Council and to promote Latvia’s recognition. On 3 June 2025, Latvia was elected to the UN Security Council for the term from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027. Serving as a non-permanent member of the Security Council will be one of the key instruments for securing Latvia’s foreign policy interests. The primary objective of Latvia’s membership in the UN Security Council is to safeguard and strengthen an international environment that supports the security of Latvia while seizing and maximising the potential offered through multilateral diplomacy.