Zelensky: We understand that we will not be a member of NATO
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy met Estonian President Alar Karis, who came to Ukraine’s capital kyiv for talks.
According to the statement of the Office of the President of Ukraine, the meeting focused on strengthening sanctions against Russia, international events planned for this year, Ukraine’s integration into the European Union and other topics.
Zelensky briefed Karis on Ukraine’s efforts to implement the peace formula.
“WE UNDERSTAND THAT WE WILL NOT BE A MEMBER OF NATO”
Ukrainian President Zelensky spoke at the joint press conference held after the meeting.
Referring to Ukraine’s NATO membership, Zelenskiy said: “We will not drag any NATO country into war. Therefore, we understand that we will not be a member of NATO while this war continues. Not because we didn’t want to, but because it was impossible.” He made the assessment of him.
Zelenskiy stressed that Ukraine is not looking for an alternative to NATO membership, but also that his country needs security guarantees until the war against Russia ends.
Ukrainian President Zelensky noted that the security guarantees for Ukraine at the moment are sanctions, financial guarantees and weapons.
Estonian President Karis also argued that “Ukraine, as a member of the EU and NATO, should enter the circle of democratic countries of the European family.”
“I want to reaffirm our support for Ukraine, both on the battlefield and on the road to the EU and NATO,” Karis said. saying. (AA)
Source: Sozcu
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