Swedish FM: Ukraine’s NATO membership would strengthen alliance security and deter Russia
Ukraine’s accession to the European Union would be the best security guarantee for it, while NATO membership would strengthen the security of the entire Alliance and serve as an important deterrent to Russia.
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard expressed her conviction at a press conference following the Coalition of the Willing summit in Kyiv, highlighting the importance of Ukraine's potential NATO membership. She acknowledged that Ukraine has made remarkable progress over the past four and a half years, becoming a security provider for all of Europe, evident during the Iran conflict when Ukraine generously shared its expertise with Gulf countries.
Stenergard emphasized the need for Ukraine to join NATO, as Russia may target critical infrastructure in the Baltic states. She also pointed out that Ukraine's membership in NATO would enhance the security of the entire NATO alliance and deter Russia, and that Sweden is committed to making this happen.
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