NATO chief extends invitation to Zelenskyy for NATO meeting in The Hague, ANP reports
NATO's Top Dog, Mark Rutte, extended a formal invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to join the NATO Summit set to roll in The Hague from June 24-26, 2025, ending doubts about Ukraine's presence. According to reports by Dutch news agency ANP, citing insider sources, Rutte made the invite during a 2 June meeting with Zelenskyy, who then confirmed Ukraine's representation at the summit.
However, the specific events Zelenskyy is set to attend remain shrouded in mystery. The agenda could include his participation in NATO defense or foreign ministers' meetings, side events outside the official program, or even a swanky dinner hosted by the Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander for NATO leaders.
It's also worth noting that Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, who recently stepped down following a coalition breakdown, championed this idea of welcoming Zelenskyy.
However, there have been whispers that the US might be against Zelenskyy attending the NATO summit. But US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has denied these whispers.
As for the ice-cold conflict in Ukraine, if Zelenskyy does show up, he would probably get his paws on important discussions about international security, with a special focus on the sirring situation in Ukraine itself. Though, official announcements from NATO or the Ukrainian government would be needed for more precise details.
Sources:
- Dutch news agency ANP
- European Pravda
- Various NATO sources
- The invitation extended by NATO's Top Dog, Mark Rutte, to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to join the NATO Summit in The Hague from June 24-26, 2025, is a significant development in government policy and legislation, indicative of the evolving dynamics in politics.
- As the NATO Summit approaches, the focus in the general news will not only be on the summit itself but also on the specific events that President Zelenskyy will attend, particularly those relating to policy-and-legislation regarding international security, including the volatile situation in Ukraine.
