Zelensky: Ukraine must admit it cannot be part of NATO

During a conference held with army officials, the head of Ukrainian state said that “Ukraine is not a NATO member. We understand that. For years we've heard that the doors are open, but we've also heard we can't join. This is the truth and we have to accept it”.

I am glad that our people have begun to understand this and to rely on themselves and our partners that help us”, Zelensky added.

Prior to the invasion, Vladimir Putin had demanded that Ukraine be prevented from joining NATO, as one of the “security loans” Moscow sought.