Ukraine submits application to join NATO in an expedited manner

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine submitted an application for accelerated accession to NATO.

“De facto, we have already made our way to NATO. De facto, we have already proven compatibility with the Alliance’s standards. They are real for Ukraine — real on the battlefield and in all aspects of our interaction…Today, Ukraine is applying to make it de jure. In a process that is consistent with our value in protecting our entire community. In an expedited manner. We are taking our decisive step by signing Ukraine’s application for accelerated accession to NATO,” said the Ukrainian President.

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