Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed new security commitments from the G7 powers on Wednesday, but warned that these could not be a substitute for eventual NATO membership. Speaking after talks with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Zelensky said the G7 promises should be seen as security guarantees on the way to integration with NATO. He expressed hope for an invitation with a clear timetable for Ukraine to join the NATO alliance. At the NATO summit, Zelensky emphasized the importance of Ukraine’s inclusion in NATO for its security. The G7 group is expected to announce a plan to help Ukraine defeat the Russian invasion and deter future aggression. Zelensky expressed confidence that Ukraine will eventually join NATO and stated that his country will do everything possible to make it happen. The NATO leaders agreed that Ukraine will receive an invite once conditions are met, which Zelensky interpreted as when it is safe on Ukrainian land. Stoltenberg expressed sympathy towards Zelensky’s position and highlighted the progress Ukraine has made at the summit. He welcomed the commitment of many allies to provide long-term security assistance to Ukraine to deter future Russian aggression. Zelensky and Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of credible arrangements for Ukraine’s security after the war ends and discussed boosting bilateral assistance. Zelensky expressed his desire for Ukraine to be a NATO ally in the future. The article concludes with a link to read more about the news.
