In Ukraine, President Zelensky has announced that he is requesting fast-track Nato membership after Vladimir Putin attempted to annex four Ukrainian regions.
In a Telegram post, he said:
Quote Message: We have already proven our compatibility with Alliance standards. We are taking a decisive step by signing Ukraine’s application for accelerated accession to Nato”
We have already proven our compatibility with Alliance standards. We are taking a decisive step by signing Ukraine’s application for accelerated accession to Nato”
A video of Zelensky’s statement was also posted by the Ukrainian presidency on social media.
[That’s one way to make clear to Russians what stakes Putin has created with this declaration, but NATO is not going to step into this war as it’s in motion — Ed]
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