Ukraine announced that it is applying for NATO membership under the accelerated procedure also used for Sweden and Finland, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stating that his country already has an army compatible with those of the alliance, and can collaborate with them without problems, as proven by the war .
Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary General of NATO, stated today that the alliance is not part of the war between Russia and Ukraine, without talking in any way about the request of the Ukrainians, something that is perfectly normal since it has been repeatedly said until now that a their application for membership could not be discussed now.
"De facto, we have already finished our road to NATO. De facto, we have already proven interoperability with Alliance standards, they are real for Ukraine – real on the battlefield and in all aspects of our interaction.
We trust each other, we help and protect each other. This is the Alliance. De facto. Today, Ukraine is asking to make it de jure. According to a procedure consistent with our significance for the protection of our entire community. Under an expedited procedure."
