At the beginning of the week, Braže visited Odesa and Kyiv as part of a working visit to Ukraine, reported the minister's advisor, Toms Sadovskis. During the visit, the head of the Latvian Foreign Ministry met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and other senior officials, and also participated in the annual meeting of Ukrainian ambassadors. During the visit, the minister emphasized that Russia's aggression against Ukraine has consequences far beyond Europe. As Braže pointed out, despite the high harvest in Ukraine this year, Russia is blocking the export opportunities for Ukrainian products through the Black Sea, which particularly affects countries in Africa and Asia. According to her, such actions strike not only these regions but also the global food supply system. During the meeting with Zelensky, Braže discussed support for Ukraine, the progress of the peace process, negotiations regarding its accession to the European Union (EU), and further priorities. Braže confirmed Latvia's unwavering support for Ukraine's efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace. Zelensky, for his part, thanked Latvia for its consistent and comprehensive support in defending Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking at the meeting of Ukrainian ambassadors, Braže reaffirmed Latvia's firm and consistent support for Ukraine, emphasizing that there is close cooperation between the countries in the fields of security, defense, and international diplomacy. The minister assured that in the EU and NATO, "Ukraine has no closer ally and friend than Latvia." In Odesa, the minister met with the leadership of the regional and military administration and representatives of the Ukrainian Navy. During the negotiations, the current situation in the context of Russian aggression and security challenges in the Black Sea was discussed. Braže emphasized the importance of the bilateral defense cooperation agreement signed in June between Latvia and Ukraine, which aims to strengthen Latvia's defense capabilities and facilitate the transfer of Ukraine's experience in airspace protection and drone combat. The Foreign Minister also assured that Latvia will continue to provide comprehensive support to Ukraine, allocating at least 0.25% of its gross domestic product for military support in 2026.