WP Explained Why the New Ramstein May Be Key to Ukraine's Membership in NATO.

NATO countries are preparing to offer Ukraine more concrete steps on the path to future membership in the alliance at the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Ramstein, Germany. This is happening against the backdrop of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's preparation to present his victory plan at the summit, in which US President Joe Biden will participate.

This is reported by The Washington Post.

It is reported that NATO members are considering ways to provide Ukraine with more progress on the path to future membership in the alliance. Although these steps may not fully meet Kyiv's urgent requests, they are an important signal of support for Ukraine.

The meeting in Ramstein provides Zelensky with another opportunity to present his "victory plan" after a recent visit to the U.S. Ukrainian officials express concern about the continuation of security assistance from the U.S. ahead of the presidential election. The White House, in turn, shows caution in making decisions that could affect the Democratic campaign.

Ukraine aims for accelerated NATO membership or obtaining binding security guarantees from Western partners as part of its strategy to end the war with Russia. The recent offensive in the Kursk region has largely stalled, while Russia has regained the initiative in some areas of the front.

The Washington Post also reports on a change in public opinion in Ukraine. While conceding territories to Russia remains unacceptable, more Ukrainians are ready for temporary compromises if they secure NATO membership or security guarantees from allies.

The meeting in Ramstein is an important opportunity for Ukraine to secure international support and potentially obtain more concrete commitments from NATO allies. The outcomes of these discussions could have significant implications for Ukraine's future security and its path to NATO membership.

Let us remind you that earlier the Financial Times wrote that the West and Ukraine agreed on a historic compromise with Russia.

However, the Office of the President of Ukraine categorically denied the information published in the Financial Times about a possible exchange of occupied territories for security guarantees for Ukraine.