To have reliable security guarantees, Ukraine must become a full member of NATO, under which the obligations of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty would apply – and this is possible.

He voiced this position in an exclusive Ukr Inform comment at the sidelines of the Ukraine Action Forum in Washington, by the former U.S. ambassador to our country, William Taylor.

NATO membership is the best guarantee of security. It is the cheapest, most effective, and most reliable option that will ensure Russia will not invade Ukraine again

– former diplomat

Key Takeaways from Former Ambassador Taylor

According to him, if Ukraine becomes a full member of the Alliance, an attack on it would be considered an attack on all other NATO members – and they would have to take appropriate measures.

But let’s be honest: this U.S. administration does not support Ukraine’s accession to NATO. But I think the situation could still come to this

– William Taylor

He positively noted the latest step of the Trump administration regarding sanctions on Russia’s largest oil companies. In the former ambassador’s view, this would reduce energy sales and diminish Moscow’s revenues to continue the war in Ukraine.

In this context, Taylor stressed the need for Western countries, and the United States in particular, to understand that Russia does not win, and Ukraine does not lose this war.

Ukraine can win this war. I think President Trump has realized this

– former senior diplomat

At the same time, Taylor said it was important that others realize this as well.

It is important to talk to everyone. It is important to engage with the administration, with Congress, with the American people, because they all reinforce one another

– former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine

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As Ukrinform reported, the Ukraine Action Summit has started in Washington. The event, which gathered more than 700 delegates from across America, aims to coordinate joint actions and hold meetings with lawmakers in Congress to strengthen support for Ukraine.

In this context, it is also noted that events and decisions by the United States and other Western countries have a significant impact on the duration and character of Ukraine’s support in its confrontation with aggression.