The latest draft of the declaration from the NATO summit states that the alliance will continue to support Ukraine "on the irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership", an alliance source said on Reuters, quoted by BTA.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said he expected the allies to agree on a significant package of measures to help Ukraine in its ongoing war against Russian aggression, adding that the aid would serve as a bridge to Kiev's membership in the alliance.
The draft, which has not yet been agreed by the 32 allies, goes on to confirm that NATO "will be able to extend an invitation to Ukraine to join the alliance when the allies agree and the conditions are met". the source claims.
Speaking at the NATO meeting in Washington, Stoltenberg added that it is too early to say when Ukraine will be accepted as a NATO member. He also said that while the alliance does not see an immediate military threat against any NATO ally, the pact has seen a trend toward increased Russian hostility, ranging from disinformation to sabotage.