Official announcements from involved countries or Ukrainian government

Zelenskyy to Discuss NATO Membership with Biden, Considers Macron's Proposal for Foreign Troops

Dec 9, 2024, 12:06 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to discuss Ukraine's NATO membership with U.S. President Joe Biden in the near future. Zelenskyy has expressed his intention to raise the issue of an invitation to NATO, emphasizing the urgency of ending the ongoing conflict with Russia through diplomatic means. Additionally, Zelenskyy has indicated that Ukraine might consider French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to deploy foreign troops as a temporary security measure until Ukraine's NATO membership is secured. This proposal comes as part of broader discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine, with Zelenskyy suggesting that such measures could be a viable option if NATO membership is not immediately forthcoming.