Zelensky: Russia cannot have veto right over NATO decisions

This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky during his opening remarks at the summit of the leaders of NATO's eastern and northern flank countries in Vilnius, a Ukrinform correspondent reports.

"Thank you everyone doing everything possible to keep the bond between Europe and America strong. We need the support of President Trump, the U.S. Congress, and the American people. Whatever happens in global competition, it is our shared duty — Europe’s, America’s, and everyone’s who values freedom — to defend it together. We need as many points of connection as possible, including at the NATO summit this June," Zelensky stated.

According to him, one of the key principles of European security is that Russia cannot have a veto right over NATO decisions or any influence on the Alliance or its members.

"That principle must remain in place. Euro-Atlantic security is the business of Euro-Atlantic nations. Putin chose to stand against Europe, so he has no place in deciding its future. And that must no change. It is important to confirm at the NATO summit in June that the Alliance remains strong and that Europe will not give up on its own security," he added.

As Ukrinform reported, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Vilnius for the Bucharest Nine and Nordic countries summit.

The NATO summit will take place in The Hague on June 24–25.

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