Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hopes to receive an invitation to NATO from US President Joe Biden before the end of his term, the French newspaper Le Monde , citing its own sources. Zelensky believes that this step could be a turning point in ending the war, as it would allow Kyiv to enter into negotiations with Moscow from a position of strength.
Zelensky is actively seeking support among international allies, especially in the United States, to strengthen Ukraine's position in the diplomatic field. He hopes that Biden will take the decisive step of inviting Ukraine to NATO, which would provide Kyiv not only with military but also with political support on the international stage. This could strengthen Ukraine's negotiating position in possible talks with Russia.
However, according to Le Monde , the likelihood of this scenario remaining low. The Biden administration is cautious about accelerating Ukraine's accession to NATO, fearing that this step could provoke further escalation of the conflict from Russia.
Despite continued U.S. support for Ukraine, Biden and his administration have so far refrained from making formal promises about accelerating Ukraine's NATO membership. Washington fears that such a move could drag the alliance into a more direct confrontation with Russia, with potentially unintended consequences for global security.
According to analysts, Zelensky will face difficulties in implementing this plan, given the political realities and the complex international situation.
