Volodymyr Zelenskyi, on his way to a summit in Vilnius, says he has information about backroom negotiations on inviting Ukraine to NATO without consulting Kyiv, accusing it of “absurdity” when there is no set schedule even for inviting Ukraine. Alliance.

What Zelensky wrote on Twitter.

“We value our allies. We value our shared security. And we always appreciate a frank conversation. Ukraine will be represented at the NATO summit in Vilnius. Because it’s about respect.

But Ukraine also deserves respect. Now, on the way to Vilnius, I received signals that certain formulations are being discussed without Ukraine. And I would like to emphasize that this wording refers to the invitation to become a member of NATO, and not to the accession of Ukraine.

This is an unprecedented and absurd thing in the conditions when no calendar has been established either for the invitation (of Ukraine to NATO) or for the accession of Ukraine. At the same time, vague wording is added regarding the “conditions” even for inviting Ukraine.

It seems that there is no desire either to invite Ukraine to NATO or to make it a member of the Alliance. This means that there remains a window of opportunity for negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to NATO in negotiations with Russia.

And for Russia, this is a motivation to continue terror. Insecurity means weakness. And I will openly talk about it at the summit.”