Ukraine invited to NATO summit in The Hague
2 June 2025 22:44
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has been invited to the NATO summit in The Hague, which will take place on June 24-25. He said this during a meeting with journalists, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
“We had a meeting with the NATO Secretary General. We were invited to the NATO summit. I think this is important,” Zelensky said.
Zelenskiy noted that Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga will talk with his counterparts about infrastructure and what the results of this summit might be.
The President’s Office reports that Zelenskyy informed Rutte about today’s meeting in Istanbul, which resulted in important agreements on the exchange of prisoners and the return of the dead. However, Russia did not support either an unconditional ceasefire or negotiations between Ukraine and Russia at the highest level.
“Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte paid special attention to the next diplomatic steps and increasing pressure on Russia. The President and the NATO Secretary General also discussed Ukraine’s long-range capabilities,” the statement said.
The meeting was focused on the NATO summit in The Hague. The Head of State emphasized that it was important for Ukraine to be adequately represented at the summit. First of all, it is a signal to Russia that the Alliance remains committed to its key principles.
What do you know 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 under the chairmanship of 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 aid, as well as the prospects of Ukraine’s membership in NATO are expected to be discussed.
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The future of NATO: Strategies for a possible reduction 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.
