UK’s NATO envoy: Ukraine should not ‘expect a big leap forward’ at Washington summit

He said this in an interview with Pitico, Ukrinform reports.

"I don't expect a big leap forward on that mainly because of the likely situation on the ground," Quarrey said.

At the same time, he said, the UK is "absutely convinced that Ukraine's rightful place is in NATO."

"It's a question of when, not if, and our job here is to continue supporting Ukraine as it comes ever closer to the alliance," the diplomat said.

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NATO allies have long expressed their support for Ukraine's membership bid, but have so far failed to offer a clear timeline for entry.

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