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Ukraine invited to Hague NATO summit, Zelenskiy attendance unclear

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Posted on June 4, 2025

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Ukraine has been invited to a NATO summit in The Hague this month, Mark Rutte, the military bloc's chief, said on Wednesday, without specifying whether this meant Ukranian

Ukraine invited to Hague NATO summit, Zelenskiy attendance unclear

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Ukraine has been invited to a NATO summit in The Hague this month, Mark Rutte, the military bloc's chief, said on Wednesday, without specifying whether this meant Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy would attend.

"I invited Ukraine to the summit. We will as soon as possible bring out the programme with more details," Rutte told reporters before a meeting with defence ministers in Brussels.

Asked whether Zelenskiy personally had been invited, Rutte only said the programme would be published in due course.

(Reporting by Andrew Gray and Benoit Van Overstraeten; Writing by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by Makini Brice and Kevin Liffey)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine invited to NATO summit in The Hague.
  • Uncertainty over President Zelenskiy's attendance.
  • NATO chief Mark Rutte announced the invitation.
  • Details of the summit program to be released soon.
  • Meeting with defense ministers held in Brussels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who invited Ukraine to the NATO summit?
Mark Rutte, the chief of NATO, invited Ukraine to the summit.
Is Zelenskiy confirmed to attend the NATO summit?
It is unclear whether Ukrainian President Zelenskiy will attend, as Rutte did not specify.
When will more details about the summit be released?
Rutte mentioned that the program with more details will be published as soon as possible.

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