Zelenskyy and Rinkēvičs Unite for Peace

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs held a significant phone conversation on August 8, 2025, focusing on diplomatic efforts for peace and Ukraine’s path to European Union membership. The discussion underscored their shared commitment to peace through U.S. support and European unity.

During the call, President Zelenskyy detailed his recent diplomatic engagements and outlined the necessary steps for establishing reliable peace in the region. Both leaders agreed to coordinate their efforts towards this goal, emphasizing the importance of unity among European nations and support from the United States.

The discussion also covered Ukraine’s progress towards EU integration. President Zelenskyy highlighted that Ukraine has met all required criteria, advocating for the simultaneous opening of negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova. President Rinkēvičs expressed Latvia’s full support for Ukraine’s EU and NATO membership ambitions.

Additionally, the leaders discussed the new Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) for procuring U.S. weapons, with President Rinkēvičs affirming Latvia’s readiness to participate. President Zelenskyy extended an invitation for President Rinkēvičs to visit Ukraine, further strengthening their diplomatic ties.