Ukraine's former military commander, now serving as UK envoy Valery Zaluzhnyi, has publicly stated that Ukraine currently cannot meet NATO's stringent military and institutional requirements for membership. Despite this diplomatic setback, recent military assessments indicate that Ukrainian forces have successfully contained Russian offensive operations, maintaining defensive positions along multiple fronts after 1,623 days of conflict. The situation reflects the complex balance between Ukraine's military resilience and the structural reforms needed for alliance integration.

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