Zelensky May Drop NATO Bid for Security Guarantees in 2025

Media reports say Volodymyr Zelensky may abandon Ukraine’s formal NATO membership bid in favor of binding security guarantees from Western allies. The potential pivot aims to secure long-term defense commitments while managing wartime realities and political constraints. Kyiv would still seek deep cooperation with NATO, but prioritize enforceable guarantees, verification, and military aid over a near-term accession path for stability.