Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Minister Dmytro Kuleba recently met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The discussion focused on the upcoming NATO summit slated to take place in Lithuania and the broader implications for alliance cohesion in the defense of shared security interests.
During the meeting, Kuleba conveyed his view that the alliance should consider a decisive move regarding Ukraine’s future membership. He emphasized that timely and clear signals from NATO would carry substantial political weight and bolster Ukraine’s reform efforts and defense modernization as Ukraine continues its path toward closer integration with Western security structures.
The Ukrainian foreign minister also stressed that Kyiv does not seek the deployment of foreign troops on Ukrainian soil while the ongoing Russian military operation persists. Instead, Kiev seeks robust guarantees from the alliance to prevent renewed clashes and to ensure Ukraine can defend itself effectively within any future security framework. This stance reflects a careful balance between pursuing NATO engagement and avoiding unnecessary military escalations on the ground.
In related regional developments, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stated that she would not be able to join the North Atlantic Alliance during active hostilities on Estonian soil. Nevertheless, Estonia has reiterated its support for Ukraine on the path toward NATO membership, underscoring a shared commitment to collective security among Baltic and allied nations during this challenging period.