Ukraine steps up for NATO membership after Russia's occupation of four regions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Kyiv is going to request fast-track NATO membership after Russia formally annexed four regions of Ukraine. The President of Ukraine said this on Friday. In a video posted on social media by Ukraine's presidential office, Zelensky said: "We have already proven our compatibility with the alliance standards. We are moving quickly to NATO. We are taking a decisive step by signing Ukraine's application to create.

Simultaneously, Zelensky said in a warning tone that as long as Vladimir Putin is in power in Russia, he will not hold talks with Moscow. He said that as long as Putin is the President of Russia, we will not hold any talks. We will talk with the new President (of Russia).