📰 Turkey does not oppose Ukraine’s NATO membership but emphasizes the need for a realistic approach to the issue. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed official support for Ukraine’s accession to the Alliance, citing a statement from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Source: Gazeta.UA
💬 Fidan also noted that Turkey considers it important to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, not just membership. Ukraine seeks not only to become part of NATO but also to obtain specific security guarantees, which is one of the main topics of negotiations.
⚡ The minister pointed out that Turkey continues discussions with European and Ukrainian partners and emphasized that security issues will remain important in the context of potential alternative scenarios for Ukraine.
🇺🇸 Fidan also expressed doubts that the previous U.S. administration supported Ukraine’s NATO membership, believing that there is currently no new policy on this matter.
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