The Baltic state of Estonia has publicly signaled its stance on Ukraine’s potential path into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The statement came through the press service of the parliament, reflecting a position shared by Tallinn and its Baltic partners. Estonia has consistently supported Ukraine’s pursuit of full NATO membership and stressed the importance of outlining specific steps for Ukraine’s accession at the upcoming alliance summit scheduled for Vilnius on July 11 and 12.
The discussion around Ukraine’s future within NATO has also drawn attention from Lithuania, where former President Gitanas Nausėda has emphasized the need to deepen cooperation between NATO and Kyiv. Nausėda has suggested that Ukraine belongs within the Euro-Atlantic security framework and argued that practical cooperation should extend to the political level, with clear assurances about Ukraine’s membership prospects becoming visible through sustained dialogue and policy alignment.
Nausėda previously welcomed the delivery of long-range Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine. He asserted that Western partners should not impose restrictive red lines in the struggle against Russia. In his view, supplying these missiles represents another step toward concluding Russia’s brutal war and achieving victory for Ukraine, reinforcing the view that timely military and strategic support plays a critical role in shaping the security environment in Europe.
Across the Baltic region, these comments illustrate a broader consensus among neighboring states that Ukraine’s integration into NATO is tied to strengthening regional security, deterrence, and political stability. The ongoing discourse underscores the belief in a united Euro-Atlantic framework that outlines practical paths to membership while balancing political commitments with defense and strategic cooperation. The positions reflect a shared understanding that the alliance’s enlargement carries implications for the security architecture of the Baltic states and their neighbors, especially as regional security dynamics evolve in the wake of ongoing geopolitical tensions.