Zelenskiy Praises New Security Pledges at End of NATO Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed fresh pledges of weapons and ammunition to fight Russia's invasion along with longer-term security commitments from the West on Wednesday even as he expressed disappointment over the lack of a clear path for his country to join NATO as the alliance wrapped up its annual summit.

"I have not changed my point of view," he told reporters during a briefing in Vilnius where the two-day summit was being held.

"The most important thing is that we equally understand the conditions of when and how Ukraine will join NATO."

On the final day of NATO's summit, the alliance launched a new forum for deepening ties with Ukraine: the NATO-Ukraine Council.

It's intended to serve as a permanent body where the alliance's 31 members and Ukraine can hold consultations and call for meetings in emergency situations.

The setting is part of NATO's effort to bring Ukraine as close as possible to the military alliance without actually joining it.

On Tuesday, the leaders said in their communique summarizing the summit's conclusions that Ukraine can join “when allies agree and conditions are met."

"I do not know if everyone is completely honest with me and if everything is true, but we believe in partners because we must live with faith in the allies who help us win this war today," Zelenskyy said during the briefing.

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[Звездапоименисолнце-бт]

Надо спросить народ Украины вступать или нет.

[Shining]

These NATO Warmongers make me sick to my stomach. $150+ billion dollars while Americans struggle paying for this crap

[argeudorleto]

Esse cidadão está levando o mundo para uma perigosa

[andreasschwarz]

Why did he start fighting with the Russians 😁🌍😁

[jessiemartinfostersr.]

No way, let the people decide not this obiden crime family pupit !

[reeganful]

This guy is a actor and he is acting in real life 😂😂😂😂

[yolandamorua]

God bless you president Zelinsky thank you for your leadership and integrity Amen

[TB-yfqw]

Dear Mr President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, thank you my youngest brother. Being the President of Ukraine, I know this moment is challenging. You Mr President or Ukraine  are not alone the world is with you, to mention some country like Poland, Latvia and Lithuania. Especially, I am
impressed by Lithuania, who hosted the NATO meeting from 11-12 July at Vilnius.
Once again, thank  you Mr President, for
not running away during this difficult time leaving your beloved people alone.
I have a list of leaders who directly or indirectly they did run like Usain Bolt. BTW, how she is cool - Elina Svitolina. All the best, we pray!

[kathywilkins]

We are behind you, President Zelenskiy!

[kathynj]

This is a good man and a true leader.

Slava Ukraini! 🙏🌈💛💙🇺🇦🌻