The first point of the Victory Plan involves receiving an invitation to join NATO.
This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky during his speech in the Verkhovna Rada, as reported by a Ukrinform correspondent.
“The first point is an invitation to NATO. We are a democratic nation that has proven it can defend the Euro-Atlantic community and our shared way of life with other democratic nations. For decades, Russia has exploited geopolitical uncertainty in Europe, namely the fact that Ukraine is not a NATO member. This has tempted Russia to encroach on our security. Now, an invitation to NATO for Ukraine could truly be fundamental for establishing peace. We understand that NATO membership is a matter of the future, not the present,” Zelensky emphasized.
He added that determination regarding NATO for Ukraine also signifies the inevitability of Euro-integration for Ukraine and the non-negotiability of democracy in the country.
“That is why this is the starting point of the Victory Plan. It is a demonstration of determination. An unconditional invitation now. This is clarity regarding how our partners really see Ukraine’s place in the security architecture,” the head of state noted.
As reported, during his speech in the Verkhovna Rada today, President Volodymyr Zelensky has presented Ukraine’s Victory Plan.
Source: Zelensky: NATO membership is a matter of future, not present
