Breaking: Ukraine applies for fast-track NATO membership

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr  Zelensky has applied for a fast-track membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) after Russia annexed four of its territories on Friday.

The annexed territories are: Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions. They were acquired by Russia after a disputed and illegal referendum.

The president in a Telegram post said Ukraine had proven its capability with Alliance standards.

He said the country is taken decisive step by signing Ukraine’s application for accelerated accession to NATO.

“We have already proven our compatibility with Alliance standards. We are taking a decisive step by signing Ukraine’s application for accelerated accession to NATO,” he said.