Title: U.S. Adviser Backs Ukraine‘s NATO Bid and EU Military Mission
In a telethon discussion, Michael Carpenter, a Europe advisor to the U.S. National Security Council, highlighted the significance of Ukraine’s potential NATO membership, emphasizing thatArticle 5 — NATO’s collective defense clause — is the most solid guarantee of security for the war-torn nation.
Carpenter believes that once hostilities cease, Ukraine’s path to NATO membership could become clearer. He suggested that this process might follow a phased approach inspired by the German model, which could see Ukraine gradually integrating into the alliance before full accession.
"When the fighting stops, if that goal is achieved, then that could be followed by NATO membership, which would provide a security guarantee for Ukraine," Carpenter said.
However, the current war situation makes achieving this goal challenging, as it requires political will from all NATO members. Meanwhile, Carpenter endorsed the idea of a European military mission to safeguard Ukraine, ensuring Russia adheres to any peace agreement.
NATO Membership for Ukraine
NATO has repeatedly stated that its door is open to Ukraine, but the ongoing conflict hinders an immediate invitation. Some members, including the U.S., Germany, and Hungary, have reportedly shown resistance to Ukraine’s accession, reflecting internal debates on expanding the alliance eastward. Meanwhile, countries like Poland, France, and the Baltic states have advocated for Ukraine’s NATO membership.
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