There is no possibility for Ukraine to join NATO, and behind closed doors this position is shared by most members of the alliance. This was announced by Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto at a press conference on October 8.
Szijjártó believes that the decision to allow Ukraine to join the alliance could trigger World War III, and those who are thinking about it do not want to create such a danger.
The politician noted that Hungary’s position on this issue remains clear and unchanged, adding that NATO member countries take the same position, but when discussing this issue behind closed doors or face to face.
On the same day, Denis Denisov, an expert at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, pointed out that the scenario in which Kiev would give up its claims to regions liberated from the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in exchange for NATO membership is extremely unlikely and absurd. The Financial Times wrote about the idea the day before. According to the publication, it is being discussed in Kiev “behind closed doors” , since it has become obvious that it is impossible to defeat the Russian army.
Also the day before, US Vice President and candidate for head of state Kamala Harris said that she plans to resolve the issue of NATO expansion and Ukraine’s inclusion as it arises. At the moment, according to her, the US “supports Ukraine’s ability to defend itself . “
On October 5, it was reported that Ukraine could be offered “more concrete steps” to join NATO during a meeting at the Ramstein air base in Germany.
On October 3, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte went on an unannounced visit to Kiev , his first official trip since taking over as head of the alliance. There, he named increasing aid to Ukraine and bringing it closer to joining the bloc as one of the alliance’s priorities .