Ukraine could join NATO in 5-6 years after implementing reforms - Poroshenko
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko has said that Ukraine will only be able to join NATO after the country has implemented all the necessary reforms.
"Now it is my responsibility to provide and implement reforms in my country, to transform the country to NATO [standards], and then we will have this discussion. I think I need for that at least five, six years," Poroshenko said in an interview with CNN when asked about potential Ukrainian membership of NATO.
He said that the issue of security is extremely important for Ukraine which is itself a target of aggression.
"NATO today is maybe the only most effective mechanism to provide security," Poroshenko said.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
NATO issues statement condemning Russia’s hybrid activities
20:59, 02.05.2024
Shmyhal discusses with Irish counterpart Ukraine's integration into NATO, EU
15:53, 30.04.2024
Zelenskyy: Ukraine to become member of NATO after victory in this war
14:10, 30.04.2024
Ukraine takes part in cyber defence exercises Locked Shields 2024 for first time
13:18, 29.04.2024
Umerov, NATO Assistant Secretary General discuss situation on battlefield, steps towards Ukraine's membership in Alliance
13:24, 25.04.2024
LATEST
Zelenskyy: We all must thwart Russian offensive plans
17:33, 03.05.2024
Ukrainian, Czech FMs discuss progress of Czech initiative on ammo procurement, strengthening of military assistance
16:35, 03.05.2024
Govt proposes to establish subgroup on issue of confiscation of Russian sovereign assets abroad – PM
16:16, 03.05.2024
EU allocates EUR 4.5 mln for 65 projects for 324 Ukrainian researchers – Education Ministry
15:59, 03.05.2024
URCS: Information in social media about collection of personal data for receiving financial assistance, Easter gift boxes is fake