The US does not support Ukraine's accession to NATO. Removing accession from the negotiations is a great gift to the Russians. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Norway, reports UNN.
Unfortunately, we are not being taken into NATO. We really want to. We believe that this would solve many problems... The US, as the main ally in NATO, does not support Ukraine in NATO. I believe that you can't just give it away to the Russians. I believe that it is a great gift that they are removing this topic from the negotiations. I just think it's not right. That's what I think
I have never said that I am ready to discuss the neutrality of Ukraine – Zelenskyy20.03.25, 16:57
Addition
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte responded to the thesis that US President Donald Trump rejected the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO with a restrained "uh-huh." In addition, Rutte stated that relations with Russia should eventually be normalized.
On February 26, US President Donald Trump said that within the framework of the ceasefire agreement, Ukraine can forget about NATO and believes that the war started because of it.
Vice Prime Minister for European Integration - Minister of Justice of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna reacted to the statement of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who allegedly confirmed that the issue of Ukraine's accession to the Alliance is no longer being considered. She reminded that the decision on membership is made by all NATO members.