President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his speech in NATO expressed gratitude for the NATO-Ukraine Council’s significant role in providing the much-needed institutional certainty and integration for Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of effective security guarantees as Ukraine progresses towards NATO membership.
President Zelensky applauded the NATO-Ukraine Council’s commitment to acting as an instrument of integration rather than just a partnership. He acknowledged the significance of concrete and practical success in their joint efforts. Highlighting the progress made, he stressed that no Membership Action Plan would be required for Ukraine’s NATO membership, acknowledging the fairness of this decision.
President Zelensky also drew attention to the “conditions” for receiving an invitation to join NATO. He expressed the expectations of the Ukrainian people for specific security conditions and recognized that Ukraine’s ongoing war posed a challenge to its NATO membership aspirations. However, he expressed confidence that the collective strength of Ukraine and NATO would ultimately prevail once the conflict was resolved.
The president’s remarks reflect the Ukrainian government’s commitment to aligning with NATO and furthering its integration into the Alliance. The NATO-Ukraine partnership is seen as crucial in ensuring Ukraine’s security and stability in the face of regional challenges. As Ukraine continues on its path to NATO membership, President Zelensky called for support and solidarity from the international community to achieve their shared goals.
The statement by President Zelensky reaffirms Ukraine’s determination to strengthen its ties with NATO, while also acknowledging the need for specific security conditions and the resolution of the ongoing conflict before formal membership can be attained.
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