"We understand that NATO membership is a matter of the future, not the present," he said. This statement reflects the current limitations in Ukraine's aspirations to join NATO amid ongoing conflict.
NATO chief Rutte mentioned, "We are in close contact with allies, with Ukraine, to see how we can take next steps," indicating a focus on supporting Ukraine militarily rather than moving towards membership talks at this time.
Zelenskyy noted, "For decades, Russia has exploited the geopolitical uncertainty in Europe, particularly the fact that Ukraine is not a NATO member." This underlines the critical role of NATO membership in regional security.
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