UK would support expedited Ukrainian NATO membership – Foreign Secretary

Cleverly pointed out that Ukraine is rapidly reforming its military during wartime.

“We have seen Ukraine evolve, and evolve incredibly quickly; the reform of their armed forces is happening whilst engaged in conflict,” the secretary said.

He added that NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated at an informal gathering of NATO foreign ministers that many membership prerequisites were already being fulfilled by Ukraine.

"I think the UK’s position would be very, very supportive if we moved on from the membership action plan recognizing that the offer to both Sweden and Finland didn’t require that and Ukrainians have demonstrated their commitment to reform the military for requirement of NATO membership through their actions on the battlefield," Cleverly stated.

Prior reports indicated that a debate has sparked among NATO member nations, pressuring U.S. President Joe Biden to more quickly and reliably support Ukraine's journey toward NATO membership. However, Biden clarified that he has no plans to streamline the procedure for Ukraine's NATO admission.