“It is important to realize that a country in a state of war can never become a member of the country,” Schulz told ZDF television. NATOHe pointed out that “everyone knows this, and there is no disagreement about this matter.”
The German Chancellor pointed out that for the alliance, “the invitation is usually linked to the speed of acceptance of membership.”
He added that at the two NATO summits in Vilnius last year and then in Washington This summer, we “profiled a perspective” on Ukraine’s long-term membership.
He added: “But I think that apart from that, there is currently no need for any new decision.”
And he presses Ukrainian President On his Western allies for more support to help his country defeat Russia In the war, which is now in its third year.
And revealed Zelensky This month he announced the “Victory Plan”, among its main proposals an invitation for Ukraine to join the NATO-led military alliance US.
He also called for lifting restrictions on the use of long-range weapons supplied by the allies to Ukraine, but none of the demands have so far received unanimous support from the allies.
In the interview, Schulz stressed his position that the conflict should not develop into a direct war between the two countries Russia And NATO.
He also reiterated his opposition to Ukraine delivering long-range Taurus missiles that can reach targets deep in Russian territory.
