During a summit in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, NATO states responded to Ukraine’s aspirations to join the military alliance, stating that Ukraine could become a member “when allies agree and conditions are met.” President Volodymyr Zelensky had criticised the delay in Ukraine’s accession as “absurd.”
In a communique, NATO acknowledged the need for a swifter process but refrained from providing a specific timeframe. President Zelensky, who is attending the summit, expressed his disappointment, suggesting that there appeared to be a lack of readiness among NATO members to invite Ukraine or grant it membership.
