At the upcoming summit of NATO Ukraine will receive a frank message. According to The Telegraph, the country's aspirations to join the alliance have been hampered by significant corruption issues. This revelation is expected to be a significant obstacle for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the ambitions of his government, reports Focus.
The summit will end with a clear message to Ukraine - substantial reforms are needed before membership discussions can move forward.
A US State Department spokesman told The Telegraph that the specific terms of these reforms will be outlined in the final communique of the meeting, scheduled for July 9.
The article also highlights differences in strategy among NATO members, with the United States reportedly mitigating efforts by the United Kingdom and the European Union to establish a clear, irreversible path to Ukraine's membership. Despite these challenges, President Zelensky, who will attend the summit in Washington, expects to receive assurances of continued support from the alliance.
Ukraine's path to NATO membership has been marked by calls for reform and international negotiations. The upcoming summit is a key moment for Ukraine to understand the alliance's expectations and for NATO members to coordinate their support strategies.