Zelenskyy's 'victory plan' includes a big hurdle for the West: NATO membership for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined a plan to end the war with Russia by next year, which includes inviting Ukraine to join NATO before the conflict concludes. Zelenskyy believes NATO membership would demonstrate allies’ commitment to supporting Ukraine, but some crucial Western partners, like the US and Germany, have reservations due to concerns about being drawn into a wider conflict with Russia. NATO’s collective security guarantee and decision-making by consensus pose challenges to Ukraine’s immediate accession.

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