Zelenskyy says Nato should let Ukraine join to ‘make all of us stronger’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for Ukraine's admission to NATO, asserting that it would bolster the alliance's strength. Speaking at the NATO summit, Zelenskyy argued that excluding Ukraine, a nation that has significantly developed its defensive capabilities during its protracted struggle against Russia, would be a misstep.

Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's progress in developing weaponry, suggesting the country now possesses almost all the arms it requires. However, he indicated a need for European support in acquiring alternative missile defense systems to counter ballistic threats, specifically mentioning a desire for alternatives to the US Patriot system.

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it would be wrong to exclude a country that had built up strong defences in its long struggle against the Russian invasion.

The Ukrainian president's remarks underscore his persistent push for NATO membership, framing it as a logical step given Ukraine's demonstrated military resilience and its ongoing role in European security.

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The Ukrainian president said his country had developed almost all the weapons it needed, and now only required European help in developing an alternative to the US Patriots to protect against ballistic missile attack.