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Polish President Andrzej Duda stated that Ukraine cannot become a NATO member while the war with Russia continues, but the accession process can be initiated during ongoing hostilities.

Davos, Ukraine
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During the war, it is impossible, but I believe that Ukraine should receive an invitation to NATO, which will initiate the process of discussing this issue in the national parliaments of Alliance member countries. This process could take time and is crucial for Ukraine's defenders' morale.

Zelensky and Duda met in Davos

The meeting occurred earlier than January 17, 2024

They discussed bilateral relations including cooperation on European integration of Ukraine

They coordinated positions ahead of the NATO Summit in Washington

They discussed further defense support for Ukraine

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I don't see it (prospects for a ceasefire). We are always open to it, attentive to it, because more than anyone else the Ukrainian people want this. But there has to be a willingness on the part of Russia to engage, to negotiate in good faith, based on the basic principles that have been challenged by its aggression -- territorial integrity, sovereignty, independence.

Polish President Andrzej Duda met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Davos and confirmed that Donald Tusk would visit Kyiv for talks.

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