NATO Confirms Ukraine's Irreversible Membership Path

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasized that Ukraine's path to the alliance remains unchanged and will not be part of any potential peace agreements with Russia.

Source: Rutte shared his thoughts in an interview with the "We-Ukraine" channel.

Details: The NATO leader stated that the decision made at the Washington summit in 2024 regarding Ukraine's membership in the alliance remains in effect.

Direct quote: "Ukraine's path to NATO is indisputable. This was confirmed at the Washington summit, and nothing has changed. We never promised that Ukraine's membership would be part of a peace agreement".

Details: According to Rutte, the West's goal is to achieve "real peace" for Ukraine, rather than freezing the conflict as seen in the Minsk agreements.

Direct quote: "Of course, the American president is working towards bringing Ukraine to a solid, lasting peace. This should not be Minsk-3, but a genuine ceasefire and peace agreement".

Also read: The battle for membership and against Russia: how Ukraine and its allies are preparing the ground for the NATO summit in The Hague.

Background:

• U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he does not see the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO due to Russia's position. He believes that Ukraine's absence from NATO is part of the diplomatic resolution of the war.
• Future German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine cannot become a member of either the EU or NATO while in a state of war.