MP We are glad that Russia and the United States have already agreed that Ukraine will not be a NATO member – International Panorama believes
KIEV, January 11. / TASS /. Russia and the United States have already agreed that Ukraine will never be a NATO member and no missiles will be installed on the territory of the Baltic countries. Such an elected deputy of the Verkhovna Rada from the Opposition Platform – For Life (Opposition Platform – For Life) faction, Nestor Shufrich.
“The Americans and Russians have already agreed that Ukraine will never be a NATO member,” he said on Monday on the air of the TV channel. “Our”… According to him, the second Russia is “a guarantee of the non-proliferation of missiles, especially with nuclear warheads, to several Baltic republics.” “According to my information, the Americans do not mind these two points. [против их соблюдения]”, – said the parliamentarian.
The words of UN Director General Jens Stoltenberg about support for Ukraine, who at the same time did not answer the question about proposing an action plan for membership, Shufrich called “a beautiful game”. “The words of Ukraine Stoltenberg regarding the attacks in NATO <...> he must be a diplomat, he plays beautifully. They are about things that are said after the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. – said the deputy.
Earlier on Monday, at a press conference ahead of the NATO-Ukraine Commission meeting in Brussels, Stoltenberg asked for support, but did not answer a question about adopting action plans for members. At the same time, Stoltenberg once again stated that he supports Ukraine’s right to self-defense and assistance in this, and the countries of the alliance and countries – only the applicants have the right to decide on joining the bloc.
The NATO-Ukraine Commission took place on Monday ahead of the first meeting of the NATO-Russia Council in two and a half years, which will take place on January 12 in Brussels and will focus on military security in Europe, Ukraine, measures, risks associated with serious risks and rapid transparency. In anticipation of this meeting, at which the Alliance will address Russia’s security requirements for the first time, NATO countries are holding intensive multilateral consultations on proactive action in Russia.
Russian-American consultations on security issues spanned January 10 in Geneva. On December 17, 2021, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs published draft agreements with the United States on security guarantees, as well as participation in the security measures of the Russian Federation and member states – the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.