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Aug 3, 2026

Ukraine's former top commander Zaluzhnyi says the country has no prospect of joining NATO

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former commander-in-chief now serving as ambassador to the UK, stated that Ukraine has no chance of joining NATO, citing the country's inability to meet the alliance's military standards. The remarks represent a stark departure from Ukraine's constitutional aspiration for NATO membership.

Aug 3, 20268 sources

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Valerii Zaluzhnyi

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Defense & military alliances1 NATO’s role in supporting Ukraine1 Russia-Ukraine war1 Russian attacks on Ukraine1 Ukraine drone warfare1 Ukraine peace & ceasefire talks1 Wars & conflicts1 World affairs1

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