At the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, Ukraine will finally be offered specific ways to accelerate its membership in the Alliance. This statement was made by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Douglas Jones, as reported by “Voice of America.”
According to Jones, the final declaration of NATO member countries will confirm that Ukraine will become a member of the Alliance. However, the specific formulations are currently being coordinated, but they definitely point to positive changes for Ukraine.
The summit in Washington will not only discuss the prospects of Ukraine’s membership, but will also determine how the Alliance can help Ukraine defend against Russian aggression now and restrain Russia in the future. Preparing for NATO membership will also be a key topic of discussion.
This summit will serve as a platform to invite foreign ministers from the 35 partner countries that are not currently NATO members. Douglas Jones noted that the development of these allies’ resilience to threats and challenges from China is one of the key agenda items.
For Ukraine, this is a significant step forward on the path to stability and security, as NATO membership will greatly strengthen its position on the international stage. The summit in Washington will be an important milestone in Ukraine’s history, bringing it closer to integration with the Euro-Atlantic community.
