The Ministers of Defense of the Member States of the Seven (G7) during a meeting in Naples (Italy) announced the support of the “irreversible path” of Ukraine to full Euro-Atlantic integration, in particular to NATO membership. The joint declaration confirmed the support of Ukraine's right to self -defense and dedication to the country's long -term security.
Key points of the declaration
The document emphasizes the importance of coordinated support for Ukraine provided by NATO, the EU and on a bilateral and multilateral basis. Defense ministers have confirmed that military assistance will continue both in the short -term and in the long run to ensure protection against Russian aggression.
G7 also condemned Russia's aggressive policy, including hybrid war, the use of nuclear rhetoric and deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure:
"We believe that Russia's aggression poses a threat to international security and the principles of the UN Charter," the declaration reads.
Support of Ukraine
The ministers have confirmed that they will support Ukraine as much as they need. " This includes the use of frozen Russian assets in favor of Ukraine for military, budgetary and restoration assistance. G7 acknowledged that Russia's aggression is a threat to global security and condemned the violation of international law by Moscow.
US and Allies are preparing Ukraine's invitation to NATO
According to the French edition of Le Monde , the USA, the United Kingdom and France support the idea of inviting Ukraine to NATO. However, Germany remains restrained on this decision. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky also recently presented in the Verkhovna Rada "Victory Plan", the first point of which provides for the invitation of Ukraine to the Alliance.
