Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief and current ambassador to the United Kingdom, Valery Zaluzhny, says Ukraine will never join NATO. Speaking at a gathering of top diplomats in Kyiv, he argues that Ukraine cannot become part of an alliance whose policies, in his view, remain shaped by outdated ideas associated with the Second World War. He links the assessment to the current capabilities and readiness of Ukraine’s armed forces, maintaining that NATO membership is not a realistic option under present conditions. Rather than pursuing accession, Zaluzhny urges Ukraine to seek other forms of security guarantees. Both reports describe his position as categorical, presenting it as a departure from expectations of future membership and shifting focus toward alternative arrangements for protection and deterrence. The statements reflect Zaluzhny’s personal assessment of NATO’s doctrine and the practical constraints facing Ukraine, as he advocates for different security pathways while tensions related to the war continue.
Zaluzhny Says Ukraine Will Never Join NATO, Urges Alternative Security Guarantees
Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief and current ambassador to the United Kingdom, Valery Zaluzhny, says Ukraine will never join NATO. Speaking at a gathering of top diplomats in Kyiv, he argues that U...
- Valery Zaluzhny, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Kingdom and former commander-in-chief, says Ukraine will never join NATO.
- He argues NATO adheres to doctrines he describes as outdated and tied to the Second World War.
- He ties his opposition to NATO membership to Ukraine’s current military capabilities.
- Zaluzhny urges Ukraine to pursue alternative security guarantees instead of NATO accession.
- His comments are delivered in Kyiv at a meeting of top diplomats.
Valery Zaluzhny said Ukraine could not join an alliance that 'adheres to doctrines dating from the Second World War', given the current capabilities of its armed forces.
3 hours agoUkraine’s former commander-in-chief and current ambassador to the United Kingdom, Valery Zaluzhny, told a gathering of top diplomats in Kyiv that Ukraine will never become a NATO member, citing the alliance’s outdated ideologies. He urged Kyiv to instead pursue other security guarantees.
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