The NB8 said it is among Ukraine's strongest supporters and called on all partners to respond to long-term needs. It pledged credible and legally binding security guarantees, support for the Coalition of the Willing, and deeper defense cooperation, recognizing modern technologies. The group also committed to reconstruction efforts, including hosting the Ukraine Recovery Conference in 2026 and 2027. Specific military and financial commitments were not outlined.
The group stressed that accountability is essential for a just peace, calling for a Special Tribunal for the crime of aggression, an International Claims Commission, and a Compensation Fund. It reaffirmed the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia, including on energy exports and the shadow fleet. The NB8 warned that Russia's strategic objectives remain unchanged and that it poses the most significant long-term threat to Euro-Atlantic security, with NATO as the foundation of collective defense. Concrete steps for the Special Tribunal and Compensation Fund were not detailed.