Ukraine, Lithuania Coordinate Peace Efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda discussed diplomatic efforts, support for Ukraine’s energy sector and the country’s integration into the European Union during a meeting in Dublin on Nov. 11, according to Ukraine’s presidential office.

Zelenskyy said the two countries were closely coordinating efforts to achieve peace and briefed Nausėda on recent meetings in Abu Dhabi. He said the discussions had produced an agreement on a significant prisoner exchange, which Ukraine expects to proceed soon.

The leaders also addressed Ukraine’s energy needs and logistical support amid what Zelenskyy described as a difficult situation in several Ukrainian cities. Lithuania has approved the delivery of energy equipment to Ukraine, with Kyiv awaiting its shipment, the statement said.

The presidents discussed Lithuania’s planned presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2027. Zelenskyy said Ukraine aims to open all EU negotiating clusters by the end of 2026 and then begin closing negotiating chapters during Lithuania’s presidency. Nausėda expressed support for efforts to accelerate the accession process.