Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a big idea to end the war with Russia by next year. He believes it could happen if Ukraine joins NATO right away. However, some of Ukraine’s Western allies are not so sure about this plan. They worry that adding Ukraine to NATO while the war is still going on could make the conflict even bigger.

        NATO has a rule that says all members must help each other if one is attacked. Some countries, like the United States and Germany, don’t want to join Ukraine to NATO while the war is happening. They fear this could lead to a bigger war with Russia.

        Zelenskyy thinks letting Ukraine join NATO now would show how committed their allies are to supporting them. But it’s a risky move. Ukraine’s army is struggling, especially in the east, and they need more help from the West. However, recent events in the Middle East and upcoming elections in the U. S. might make Western support less certain.

        In private talks, Western partners are discussing peace negotiations with Russia more and mentioning "justice" less. Zelenskyy also said that other countries, like North Korea, Iran, and China, are helping Russia. His plan includes secret parts that weren’t mentioned in Parliament.

        The plan also involves attacking more targets in Russia and using more drones. Ukraine needs better air defense systems and more help from allies. Zelenskyy pointed out that Ukraine has valuable resources like metals and agricultural products. These could be shared with partners in the future. Plus, Ukrainian soldiers would be a big help for NATO after the war.

        The next decision about Ukraine joining NATO might not happen until the next summit in June.

Ukraine’s NATO Dream: Zelenskyy’s Bold War Plan

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