NATO may announce concrete steps toward membership for Ukraine at Ramstein

The Washington Post reported the information.

A Western diplomat suggests that NATO countries are considering offering Ukraine more tangible steps toward future membership in the Alliance. However, the outlet points out that these measures may not fully address Kyiv's urgent demands, sending a crucial message to Ukraine.

The Washington Post writes that Ukrainian officials worry the upcoming U.S. presidential election could jeopardize continued security support.

President Zelenskyy and his team are making active efforts to persuade Biden to back a plan that could mark a significant part of his political legacy. But the White House is steering clear of any decisions that might impact the Democratic campaign.

"Though Zelenskyy and his government have repeatedly said that ceding Ukrainian land to Russia, which occupies more than 20 percent of the country now, would be a nonstarter, ordinary Ukrainians are showing more acceptance for talks that would make temporary compromises on territorial integrity — as long as NATO membership or security guarantees from allies were part of the deal," The Washington Post comments on shifts in Ukrainian public opinion.

• President Zelenskyy has mentioned preparations for the 25th meeting in the Ramstein format, stating that he will present clear and concrete steps to partners for a just resolution to the war.