Most European leaders support Ukraine's NATO membership, with the exception of Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, and the United States, the Turkish news agency Anadolu reports, citing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ukrainian president says Erdogan understands the importance of Kyiv's Nato bid, a stark contrast with recent US statements

Writing on X, Zelenskiy said he and Rutte examined contacts with Ukraine's partners and "coordinated our next steps". "We cannot allow Putin to deceive everyone again," Zelenskiy wrote. "Before any potential negotiations,

Ukraine could be granted instant Nato membership if Russia violates the terms of the peace deal being negotiated by Donald Trump.

However, the US factor plays a significant role in shaping these opinions,” he said, adding that that Erdogan supports Ukraine's future membership in the alliance. “If (Ukraine's accession to) NATO is not an option,