“As Long as We Are Not in NATO, We Are Not in NATO”: Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Not Defend Alliance Members
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine should not be expected to defend NATO member states while the country itself remains outside the Alliance. Speaking about the security situation in Europe, Zelenskyy stressed that NATO members must fulfill their obligations to protect one another under the Alliance’s collective defense framework, UATV English reports “As long as we are not in NATO, we…
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine should not be held responsible for defending NATO member states while the nation itself remains outside the Alliance. Addressing the security landscape in Europe, Zelenskyy emphasized that NATO members must meet their commitment to protect one another under the collective defense principle of the Alliance, as reported by UATV English.
He specifically referenced the potential security threat to Estonia, asserting that other NATO member states should shoulder the responsibility of defending Estonia. According to the president, Ukraine is currently making a substantial contribution to European security by opposing Russia's full-scale invasion and diminishing the military strength of the Russian armed forces.
However, this does not imply that Ukraine has any obligation to provide military protection to NATO countries while it maintains its non-membership in the Alliance. Zelenskyy's comments come as discussions continue regarding Ukraine's future security assurances and its potential accession to NATO, as European nations remain vigilant about the threats posed by Russia to the broader region.
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