US opposes Zelenskyy’s invitation to NATO summit in The Hague – ANSA
14 May 21:54
Washington allegedly does not support the idea of inviting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the NATO summit to be held on June 24-25 in The Hague. This was reported by the Italian news agency ANSA, citing a source among the allies, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
“Almost all allies have expressed doubts about this choice in Washington,” the unnamed diplomat said.
So far, only Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand have received invitations.
Foreign ministers may discuss Zelenskyy’s participation at an informal meeting in Antalya on May 14.
What is known about the NATO Summit in The Hague?
The 2025 NATO Summit will take place on June 24-25 in The Hague, the Netherlands, at the World Forum. This is the first time the Netherlands has hosted such an event and the first summit to be chaired by the new NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte.
The main topics of the summit are
Increasing defense spending: The United States insists on increasing defense spending by NATO member states to 5% of GDP. In response, Mark Rutte proposed a compromise: 3.5% for military needs and 1.5% for related areas such as cybersecurity and infrastructure.
Support for Ukraine: Long-term support for Ukraine, including financial and military assistance, as well as the prospects of Ukraine’s membership in NATO, is expected to be discussed.
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The future of NATO: Strategies for a possible decrease in US participation in the Alliance, including increased contributions from European countries and Canada, are expected to be discussed.
Participants and events
The summit will be attended by 45 heads of state and government, as well as foreign and defense ministers of NATO member states. In addition, the NATO Public Forum will be held with the participation of experts, politicians and civil society representatives.
Local security measures
About 8,500 participants are expected to arrive, including 2,000 journalists. A total of 27,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure security, the largest operation in the history of the Netherlands.
The Summit in The Hague will be a key moment for defining NATO’s future, including defense spending, support for Ukraine, and the Alliance’s adaptation to new security challenges.
