President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has already proven its ability to defend Europe, so its membership in NATO will only make the Alliance stronger. He said this during the NATO Defense Industries Forum, reports UNN.
According to Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian army already possesses unique combat experience that should become part of collective security.
EU wants to expand cooperation with Ukraine in the defense industry – von der Leyen07.07.26, 14:31
Do you really think it is right to leave a country and a people with such defense capabilities outside NATO? If we already have these capabilities, if Ukrainians have already learned to fight in this way, then it is entirely logical for these capabilities to become part of the Alliance's collective defense. Ukraine in NATO will become a source of extraordinary defense capabilities for the entire Alliance
Reminder
On July 7-8, the 36th NATO summit is taking place in Turkey, attended by a delegation from Ukraine led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It is expected that the final declaration of the NATO summit will contain a thesis that russia poses a threat to Euro-Atlantic security, as well as a promise by the Alliance member states to provide 70 billion euros in military support annually in 2026-2027.
It is expected that during the summit, a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump will take place.