The Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN believes that joining NATO is not a priority right now — Politics

Ukraine's partners should clearly record what military means they will use to protect it in the event of a new attack by Russia.

The issue of Ukraine's accession to NATO remains relevant, but it is not a priority. The main emphasis is now on ensuring security guarantees.

Andrii Melnyk, the Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations, said this in an interview with the Berliner Morgenpost.

Melnyk noted that Ukraine's partners should clearly define and record exactly which military means will be used for its protection in the event of a new attack by Russia.

He added that security guarantees can include both bilateral and multilateral agreements with the countries of the European Union and NATO. He noted that such guarantees could become part of a broader peace treaty with Russia. According to him, Ukraine needs “firm commitments” from…