Ukrainian ambassador to UK clarifies NATO remarks


  • World
  • Monday, 14 Feb 2022

FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko walks in Westminster, London, Britain, February 9, 2022. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson

LONDON (Reuters) - Ukraine's ambassador to Britain on Monday clarified earlier remarks about possibly dropping a bid for NATO membership, saying that the former Soviet republic would not be reconsidering its attempt to join the military alliance.

Asked whether or not Ukraine might reconsider its ambitions to join NATO, Ambassador Vadym Prystaiko told the BBC in English: "No this is not and I am quite happy that I have this chance to clarify my position."

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