President: Ukraine must recognize that it will not join NATO | Abroad

A Ukrainian entry into the Western military alliance NATO is unacceptable to the Moscow regime. It was partly the reason for the Russian invasion of Ukraine almost three weeks ago. The Kremlin wants Ukraine to become neutral.

Ukraine must accept that it will not join the United States-led alliance, Zelensky said. “Ukraine is not a member of NATO. We understand that. We’ve heard for years that the doors were open, but we’ve also heard that we couldn’t join. It is a truth and it must be recognized,” Zelenski said at a conference of military officials.

Warranties

If NATO’s door isn’t open, Zelensky said, “we need to work with the institutions that allow us to.” That can help and protect Ukraine. In addition, there should be separate security guarantees, according to the president.

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