President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States’ position on Ukraine’s NATO membership remains unchanged and consistent. He also suggested the possibility of separate agreements between the US and Russia regarding Ukraine’s non-accession to the Alliance.
During a conversation with journalists, Zelensky confirmed that the US openly expresses its reluctance to see Ukraine in NATO. According to him, this position should be considered in complex geopolitical processes affecting not only Ukraine but also other countries that have integrated into the Alliance during its expansion waves. The President expressed doubts about possible difficulties in US negotiations with Russia on this issue but emphasized the public’s lack of knowledge about existing agreements between these two countries.
Zelensky also expressed confidence that the US can facilitate Ukraine’s entry into the European Union, having some influence on countries that are blocking this process. This statement was made amid recent reports about the possibility of a separate agreement between the US and Russia, which would effectively block Ukraine’s NATO membership but is not recognized legally.
Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte recently stated that there is still no consensus in the Alliance regarding Ukrainian membership, despite the decision of the summit in Washington in 2024. This indicates the continuation of geopolitical challenges for Ukraine that affect its international position and strategic goals.
| States | Position on Ukraine |
|---|---|
| USA | Consistent opposition to NATO membership, support for EU accession |
| Russia | Possible agreements with the US against Ukraine’s NATO membership |
| NATO | Lack of consensus |
| European Union | Remains blocked |
