KEW talks

NATO-Ukraine relationship is getting closer

Episode Summary

NATO plays a pivotal role in bolstering Ukraine's resistance against Russian aggression. Olha Nykorak, Human Security Coordinator at Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, delineates the evolving connection between the Alliance and Ukraine. She underscores the significance of the ongoing development in their relationship and emphasizes the ultimate goal of Ukraine's accession to NATO. The transformation of the NATO-Ukraine Commission into the NATO-Ukraine Council serves as a tangible manifestation of the deepening partnership between the two parties.

Episode Notes

Olha Nykorak, Human Security Coordinator at Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, presents the reciprocal benefits of Ukraine's integration into NATO. The deepening collaboration between the partners is evident in the transformation of the NATO-Ukraine Commission into the NATO-Ukraine Council. Furthermore, Ukraine's military is aligning itself with NATO standards, presenting a valuable contribution in exchange for the Alliance's support in the ongoing conflict against Russian aggression.

The podcast was produced as a part of the 5th German-Polish Round Table on the Eastern Europe.
Project partners: Kolegium Europy Wschodniej, Zentrum Liberale Moderne and Austausch e.V., co-funded by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Warszawa and Fundacja Współpracy Polsko-Niemieckiej/Stiftung Für Deutsch-Polnische Zusammenarbeit.