The future of Ukraine is in NATO

The final statement of the NATO summit in Washington states: We, as the heads of state and government of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Washington to celebrate the 75th anniversary of our alliance.

This statement adds: NATO, which was formed to preserve peace, remains the strongest alliance in history and we stand in unity and solidarity against a brutal war of aggression on the European continent and at a critical time for our security.

This statement further states: NATO is a defense alliance and our commitment to defend each other and from all parts of allied territories at all times is ironclad and we are committed to guaranteeing our collective defense against all threats and from all directions. Based on the 360-degree approach, we will continue to carry out NATO’s three main tasks of deterrence and defense, crisis prevention and management, and security cooperation.

In the draft of the final statement of NATO leaders in Washington, although no specific time was given for Ukraine to join NATO, it was announced that if NATO members agree and Ukraine succeeds in fulfilling the conditions of membership in this security pact, this country will be allowed to join. will be invited to NATO.

The statement adds: We welcome the concrete progress that Ukraine has made since the Vilnius meeting in carrying out the democratic, economic and security reforms it needs.

As Ukraine continues this vital work, we will continue to support the country on its irreversible path to NATO membership, the statement said.

According to this statement, NATO members will support the development and strengthening of the defense and security forces of Ukraine and will facilitate the possibility of this country becoming a member of NATO.

This statement adds: With the aim of continuing long-term support to Ukraine, a budget of 40 billion euros was approved by the members of this military alliance as the minimum and basic NATO aid to this country in 2025.

In this statement, the heads of the member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization also asserted that Russia is the most important and direct threat to the security of NATO members and claimed: Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine will destroy peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic region. and has severely weakened global security.

According to this statement, NATO leaders also expressed their deep concern about the deepening strategic partnership between China and Russia and their mutually reinforcing efforts to undermine and reshape the international rules-based order.

This statement states: Beijing is the determining factor in Russia’s war against Ukraine through its unrestricted participation and extensive support for Russia’s defense industry.

Based on this statement, the NATO leaders have asked China, as a permanent member of the United Nations and the Security Council, to provide any material and political support to China in view of its special responsibility in supporting the goals and principles of the United Nations Charter. end the Russian war machine.

This statement adds: If China continues to support the Russian war machine, it cannot stay away from the negative effects of participating in the biggest war that has occurred in recent years, and the negative effects of this support will have adverse effects on the interests and reputation of Beijing. put it.

The heads of the member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have also claimed in this statement: China also continues to create systematic challenges to Euro-Atlantic security through malicious cyber activities and a persistent combination, including disinformation.

This statement continues, referring to the increasing importance of the Indo-Pacific region for NATO, and adds: We welcome the continued engagement with our Asia-Pacific partners in the Euro-Atlantic security debate and are strengthening the dialogue to face the challenges. We are cross-regional and strengthen our practical cooperation with these partners, including through flagship projects in the fields of support for Ukraine, cyber defense, countering disinformation and technology exchange.

The meeting of NATO leaders started on Tuesday (July 9/19 July) in Washington and is scheduled to continue until Thursday (July 11/21 July).

Source: IRNA