NATO Parliamentary Assembly Calls for Ukraine’s Admittance to the Alliance “As Soon as Possible”

The NATO Parliamentary Assembly has called for Ukraine to be admitted to the Alliance as swiftly as possible.

During the plenary session of the Assembly’s 70th Annual Session in Montréal, Canada, a resolution was adopted urging NATO member states to support Ukraine in advancing its “irreversible path toward full NATO membership.”

“The Assembly urges member governments and parliaments of the North Atlantic Alliance to step up political and practical efforts to help Ukraine receive an invitation and become the 33rd member of NATO as soon as possible,” the resolution states.

The resolution also calls for intensified financial, humanitarian, and military support for Ukraine. This includes the timely delivery of munitions and advanced weapons systems, such as air defense systems, long-range precision weapons, and multi-role fighter aircraft. 

In addition, the resolution presses for further sanctions against Russia to degrade its capacity to wage wars of aggression. It also calls for holding Russia accountable for war crimes and reaffirms NATO’s commitment to pursuing a “just and lasting peace for Ukraine.”

At this stage, Zelenskyy's Victory Plan only calls for an invitation into NATO, which he views as a "testament of determination" reflecting how Ukraine's allies view its role in the broader security framework. Ultimately, full NATO membership is seen as critical for preventing future Russian invasions, as many believe that without it, Russia will continue its attempts to illegally annex Ukrainian territory, even if a peace deal is reached.