Meloni’s Proposal: Extending NATO’s Article 5 to Ukraine – A Risky Gambit?
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni proposed extending NATO’s Article 5 protections to Ukraine as a viable alternative to full membership. This approach, she argued, would offer Ukraine substantial long-term security guarantees, surpassing other suggested solutions like deploying international troops. Meloni emphasized that this wouldn’t equate to NATO accession but would provide a similar security umbrella. Discussions on this initiative are ongoing, with Italy actively pursuing it among its partners.
John Q. Hosedrinker