Polish President Andrzej Duda has emphasized that NATO allies should extend an invitation to Ukraine to join the alliance without further delay. The statement came during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Warsaw, as reported by European Peavda.
While adding that full NATO membership is not feasible while active combat operations continue, Duda stressed that a formal invitation could be extended now as a significant first step. This visit marks another significant step in Polish-Ukrainian diplomatic relations, with Poland maintaining its position as one of Ukraine's strongest advocates for NATO integration.
"Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, I have consistently advocated for NATO countries to formally invite Ukraine to join the alliance. This would represent a crucial first step in providing real security guarantees by NATO members," Duda stated during the conferenc
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