The US State Department announced to the authorities of Ukraine that the country will not be able to become a member of NATO in the next 10 years. The agency writes about it Associated Press with reference to the source.
"High-ranking representatives of the State Department told Ukraine that its membership in NATO is unlikely to be approved in the next decade," the message says.
It is noted that the USA and NATO reject the demands of Russian President Vladimir Putin that they permanently renounce Ukraine's membership in the Alliance.
As you know, in Russia, the question of Ukraine's possible accession to NATO is considered a "red line". Putin discussed this issue in detail with US President Joe Biden.
"We cannot help but be worried by the prospect of Ukraine's possible accession to NATO, because this will certainly be followed by the placement of appropriate military contingents, bases and weapons that threaten us," Putin said.
He added that it would be criminal inaction for Russia to watch Ukraine's possible accession to NATO. According to him, the Alliance is an unfriendly organization and declares the Russian Federation its enemy.
Answering the question of whether Russia is still going to attack Ukraine or not, Putin said: "This is a provocative question."
