Ukraine secures G7 security commitments, yet NATO membership remains elusive
alliance's annual summit, AP reported. “The Ukrainian delegation is bringing home a significant security victory for the Ukraine, for our country, for our people, for our children," he said while flanked by U.S. President Joe Biden and other leaders from the Group of Seven most powerful democratic nations.
The G7 issued a joint declaration that provides a foundation for each member nation to engage in negotiations aimed at assisting Ukraine in strengthening its military capabilities in the long run. President Zelenskyy referred to this initiative as a stepping stone towards Ukraine's eventual NATO membership and a deterrent against Russia. "We will not waver," Biden vowed after the summit in Lithuania ended.
“I mean that. Our commitment to Ukraine will not weaken. We will stand for freedom today, tomorrow and for as long as it takes." During a private meeting between the Ukrainian and American presidents, accompanied by their respective advisers, President Biden acknowledged President Zelenskyy's occasional frustration regarding the pace of military assistance.
Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to Biden, emphasizing that the financial support provided by the United States is vital for the protection of Ukrainian lives. Additionally, Zelenskyy mentioned that the delivery of controversial cluster munitions would aid Ukraine in its struggle against Russia. It was a marked shift in tone from Zelenskyy’s complaints a day earlier, when he said it was “unprecedented and absurd" to avoid setting a timeline for Ukraine to join NATO.
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