" It is unheard of and absurd that there is no timetable for either the invitation or for Ukraine's accession to NATO and that strange formulations are added on the conditions even just for the invitation."

Volodymyr Zelensky 's attack on NATO: the Ukrainian president, on his way to Vilnius, Lithuania, for the summit of the Atlantic Alliance, sends a clear message on his Telegram channel. “We respect our allies, we value shared security and an open conversation. But Ukraine also deserves respect ».

Again: « It seems that there is no willingness either to invite Ukraine to NATO or to make it a member of the Alliance . This means that there is still the possibility that our membership is to be negotiated with Russia. And for Moscow this translates into a motivation to continue its terror. Uncertainty is weakness, I will discuss it extensively at the summit».

Zelensky's attack comes after statements by White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan and NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg .

«NATO will define a path of reforms for Ukraine, so that it can join the Alliance, but without providing a timetable. A reform path will be worked out for Ukraine, but I cannot indicate a timetable », Sullivan said, also confirming that President Joe Biden will meet Zelensky tomorrow.

"Our task now - Stoltenberg's words - is to ensure that Ukraine prevails in this war, guaranteeing the supply of arms and ammunition, because if Ukraine does not win as an independent democratic nation there will be no reason to discuss the guarantees of security or entry into NATO ".

(Unioneonline/L)