Reported 8 months ago
On June 17, John Kirby, spokesperson for the U.S. National Security Council, stated at a White House press conference that Ukraine must win the war against Russia to become a NATO member, sparking outrage among Ukrainian netizens. This condition was mentioned despite the recent bilateral security agreement signed by Ukrainian President Zelensky and U.S. President Biden, viewed as a step towards Ukraine's NATO membership. The U.S. official emphasized the need for Ukraine to address corruption issues and win the conflict with Russia before joining NATO, causing mixed responses and frustration among Ukrainian internet users.
Source: YAHOO