Ukrainian President Zelenskiy Urges NATO to Provide Membership Timeline Amidst Divisions
Credit: Reuters Date: July 11, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for NATO leaders to offer his country a clear timeframe for membership, describing the absence of such a commitment as "absurd." Zelenskiy's remarks came at the start of a NATO summit held on Tuesday, where discussions on Ukraine's potential membership were on the agenda. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg had earlier stated that the bloc would convey a "positive message" to Kyiv regarding its path to membership. However, diplomats have indicated that the exact wording of this message is yet to be determined and could potentially include certain conditions or limitations. This situation has underscored the divisions among NATO's 31 member states regarding the granting of a specific date or a straightforward invitation for Ukraine to join. Kyiv has been actively advocating for swift entry into NATO, coupled with comprehensive security guarantees, even p...