Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasciunas stated at the 10th Kyiv Security Forum for Youth that inviting Ukraine to join NATO would demonstrate to Russia that it has no veto over the actions of its allies.

Inviting Ukraine to join NATO would show Russia that it has no veto over the actions of its allies

There are Western leaders who do not currently believe in Ukraine's membership and are waiting for security to be more guaranteed

Some Western leaders think inviting Ukraine to NATO will lead to escalation, which is a mistake

Zelensky and Iwaya discussed Japan's growing concern over the reported presence of North Korean troops on the front line in Russia's Kursk Oblast

They discussed plans to expand economic cooperation and implement additional sanctions against Russia

The Kremlin leader also threatened to target government buildings in Kyiv, and those countries supplying the arms to Ukraine

The second day of the Kyiv Security Forum for Youth has begun, bringing together more than 100 young women and men leaders from across the country.

The forum serves as a platform for discussing challenges faced by Ukrainian youth during the war and their role in bringing victory closer.