The United States has made its position on Ukraine's accession to NATO clear, stating that this scenario is not on the table. This was stated by Keith Kellogg, President Donald Trump's special envoy, in an interview on April 18, 2025. According to him, rejecting the idea of ​​Ukraine's membership in the alliance is a long-standing Washington position, first clearly formulated back in 2008. At that time, William Burns, who served as the US ambassador to Russia, in a conversation with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called Ukraine's accession to NATO an unattainable goal, emphasizing the risks of escalating tensions with Moscow. Kellogg's statement, made amid ongoing negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine, confirms that the Trump administration does not intend to reconsider this position.

Kellogg emphasized that the exclusion of the issue of Ukraine's NATO membership from the negotiating agenda is part of the U.S. effort to find a compromise to resolve the conflict. He noted that Washington seeks to avoid further aggravation of relations with Russia, which views NATO's eastward expansion as a threat to its security. This statement was another signal of the Trump administration's pragmatic approach, which, according to Kellogg, is focused on achieving peace rather than escalating the geopolitical confrontation.

The special envoy’s statement has caused a stir, especially in the context of recent diplomatic efforts. According to Reuters, representatives of the United States, Ukraine and European countries will meet in London next week to discuss a plan for a full ceasefire. According to The New York Post, Kyiv already supports Trump’s peace proposal by 90%, but the issue of territorial status remains a key obstacle. Excluding NATO from the talks is likely intended to facilitate dialogue with Moscow, which has repeatedly called Ukraine’s neutral status one of the conditions for peace.