Journalists noted that now NATO officially did not officially confirm the participation of the Ukrainian president in the summit. However, according to diplomats, Zelensky may be present at dinner in front of the summit, but he will not be invited to the main meeting.
The agency also writes that it is still unclear whether Russia will be called a threat in a short statement by the summit and will express support to Ukraine. It is noted that such cautious steps are considered so as not to angry Washington and not repeat the scandal that occurred on February 28 in the White House oval office between Ukrainian and American presidents.
The media notes that European NATO members seek to demonstrate their constant support to Ukraine, but are also desperately trying to avoid the disappointment of Trump, who shocked them with the threat of withdrawal from the alliance.
Despite the fact that Trump called the meeting with Zelensky with Zelensky in the Vatican “Moment of Consolation”, the agency notes that the presidents mainly communicate remotely and surrounded by the Prime Minister of Great Britain Kira Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Donald Tuska.
That the general secretary of NATO Mark Rutte He fears the joint participation of Zelensky and Trump in the Summit of the North Atlantic Union in the Netherlands, wrote The New York Times. According to European diplomats and officials, Secretary General Allegedly, he wants to at the meeting “there is no drama”, and attention was focused on the new goals of the alliance to increase the costs of defense, and not on disagreements in Ukraine.
Zelensky on June 2 stated that Ukraine was officially invited to take part in the next NATO summit.
Context
On February 28, at a meeting of Trump and Zelensky in the White House, which took place in the presence of journalists, there was a dispute regarding the war in Ukraine and the methods of its settlement. The dispute also participated US Vice President Jay Dee Vance. The Americans accused Zelensky of “ingratitude” and “disrespect” and asked Leave the White House ahead of schedule. Trump said What Zelensky can returnwhen will be ready for peace.
The American side stated that it was expecting from Zelensky recognition that he regrets what happened. On March 4, Zelensky expressed regret that the meeting took place “not as it was assumed,” and added that “it was time to do everything right.” He also announced On the readiness of Ukraine “faster to sit down at the negotiating table.” Trump replied that he “appreciates” Zelensky's initiative.
