NATO is showing no sign it would be willing to invite Ukraine to join its ranks anytime soon. The 32 member countries of the world's biggest military alliance are seeking more information about President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's “victory plan” for ending the war with Russia.

Ukraine's president is also again seeking guarantees from partners that their weapons can be used for strikes inside Russia and that Ukraine’s neighbors will conduct joint air defense operations to protect Ukraine’s skies.

NATO chief Mark Rutte said he was aware of the details of Ukraine's "victory plan" that was presented by the country's president on Wednesday, and that he was in touch with the alliance's member countries on the next steps.

Ukraine is seeking an invitation for NATO membership before President Joe Biden leaves the White House in January, according to a new report. A senior Ukrainian diplomat spoke to Reuters and said that a NATO membership would be a fitting legacy for Biden. Newsweek has reached out to the Biden administration via email for comment.

Ukraine would like to receive an invitation for NATO membership before Joe Biden leaves the White House, asserting that it would be a worthy legacy for the US president. Source: Nataliia Galibarenko,

Ukraine’s Ambassador to NATO, Nataliia Galibarenko, stated that Ukraine wants to receive an invitation to join NATO before Joe Biden leaves the United States presidency. This could serve as a political signal,

Ukraine called on its allies on Wednesday to impose new sanctions on Pyongyang after it said North Korea had become a de facto participant in the war in Ukraine on Russia's side. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told parliament in a speech to outline his victory plan that his spy services had confirmed North Korea's supply of both weapons and people to Russia,

The North Atlantic Alliance has not yet been able to confirm information about the possible involvement of North Korean soldiers in the war against Ukraine. However, such reports are causing concern,