Ukraine war latest: 'Article 5 cannot apply to entire territory of Ukr

Details: Written by: The Kyiv Independent news desk; 01.Dec; Hits: 29

Key Development on Nov. 30 - Dec. 1:'Article 5 cannot apply to entire territory of Ukraine during wartime,' Zelensky says on potential NATO inviteRussia loses almost 46,000 troops, over $3 billion worth of military equipment in November, Defense Ministry saysUkraine destroys 3 more Russian radar systems in Crimea, military intelligence claimsTrump has consulted Hungary's Orban on Ukraine war, sources tell RFE/RLPutin approves Russia's budget with record spending on national defenseIf Ukraine were to join NATO, the alliance's Article 5 collective defense principle may not apply to Ukrainian territories facing active combat, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec.

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1."We understand that Article 5, when you're a member of NATO, cannot apply to the entire territory of Ukraine during wartime, as countries are against the risks of being drawn into the war," Zelensky said during a news conference alongside Antonio Costa, the new President of the European Council, referring to occupied territory.Zelensky's comments come as Ukraine has been urging NATO allies to invite Ukraine to join the alliance as early as next week, during the NATO Foreign Ministerial Meeting on Dec. 3-4."We believe that the invitation should be extended at this stage," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on Nov. 29.Earlier this week, Zelensky also suggested ending the "hot phase" of war along Ukraine's eastern front in exchange for NATO membership, not immediately including occupied territories.

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