NATO Summit Declares Ukraine on Irreversible Path to Membership Post-War | WPN World People News

At the NATO Washington Summit on the 10th, a joint statement was released, with all countries unanimously agreeing that Ukraine is on an "irreversible" path to joining NATO, but this is conditional upon the end of the Russia-Ukraine war. The statement emphasized that Ukraine's future lies within NATO, and the alliance will steadfastly support Ukraine.

The statement also announced support to strengthen Ukraine's defense, including the delivery of NATO-provided F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the US, Netherlands, and Denmark this summer. President Zelensky also expressed his gratitude on Twitter. Additionally, NATO committed to long-term military assistance to Ukraine, establishing a NATO center to ensure Ukraine receives weapons deliveries and corresponding training, equipment maintenance, and repairs. The plan, codenamed NSATU (NATO Security Assistance and Training to Ukraine), will be based at the US military base in Wiesbaden, Germany.

However, these measures are still insufficient to drive back the Russian military. In fact, NATO does not seek a Ukrainian victory. The statement pointed out that "NATO does not seek confrontation, nor does it pose a threat to Russia. We remain willing to maintain communication channels with Moscow to reduce risks and prevent escalation."

The statement also did not forget to criticize China, accusing it of providing components for Russia's weapons, which has been a decisive factor in the outcome of the Russia-Ukraine war. The statement reiterated support for Ukraine's accession to NATO, stating that when all member countries agree, and Ukraine's democratic, economic, and military reforms meet NATO's criteria, it will receive an invitation to join NATO. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg stated that this will not happen now, but rather after the war, to ensure that Russia does not attack Ukraine again.