Ukraine's NATO Quest Intensifies Amid Global Tensions

Ukraine seeks NATO membership as a long-term security guarantee against Russian aggression. Finland supports this bid, while Donald Trump's potential return raises hopes for a peace resolution. However, Trump's criticism of NATO aid to Ukraine may complicate the situation further.

Membership in NATO is viewed as Ukraine's most credible security guarantee against future Russian aggression, according to Finland's top diplomat.

Amid tensions, Donald Trump's potential return to the White House has sparked hopes for a diplomatic resolution but also concerns in Kyiv about a quick peace coming at Ukraine's expense. Ukraine's leaders, including President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, have called for strong security guarantees to prevent future Russian attacks.

Despite resistance from key NATO members, especially as the conflict nears its three-year mark, Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen expressed optimism about Ukraine's NATO ambitions. Valtonen noted, "Three years ago, nobody thought Finland would join NATO, so here we are, you never know."

(With inputs from agencies.)