The US opposes Ukraine's participation in the NATO summit in Ankara

Washington wants to limit Ukraine's presence in NATO's west

The United States opposes Ukraine's participation in the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. This was reported by the Politico citing sources familiar with the US position.

What is offered in the USA

According to journalists, Washington is promoting the idea:

• reduction of the Alliance's peacekeeping missions;

• limiting the presence of Ukraine and other partner states at the summit;

• NATO's focus on the classic Euro-Atlantic defence function.

The White House wants to see the North Atlantic Alliance primarily as defence unit without further expansion.

Possible consequences for Ukraine

Restrictions on Ukraine's participation in the summit may indicate that:

• change of emphasis in US policy towards NATO;

• complex negotiations within the Alliance;

• Searching for a new model of cooperation with partner countries.

At the same time, final decisions have not yet been made, and the positions of the allies may differ.

Context.

Ukraine sees cooperation with NATO as a key element of security amid the war with Russia.

Discussions on the role of partners, peacekeeping missions and future enlargement of the Alliance continue in parallel with negotiations on a long-term security architecture in Europe.