President Biden stated on Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky understands that NATO membership is currently “not relevant” for Ukraine. When asked about the timeline for Ukraine to join NATO, Biden replied that it would happen “until the war is over.” He emphasized that Zelensky acknowledges that being in NATO is not as important as having security guarantees from NATO and other countries. The two leaders had a meeting in Vilnius, Lithuania, where Zelensky expressed disappointment over not receiving a formal invitation to join NATO and not being given a clear timeframe for membership. Zelensky appreciated the removal of a procedural step for Ukraine’s NATO integration but desired a direct invitation. Biden and other allies have stressed that NATO members have a duty to defend each other, and accepting Ukraine into the alliance while it is still at war with Russia could lead to a broader conflict. Biden has previously stated that Ukraine is not ready for NATO membership, and he will not make the path to membership easier.
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