Ukraine's victory in the war is a prerequisite for NATO membership, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said when asked if Ukraine deserved NATO membership.

According to him, the immediate task is for Ukraine to win as a sovereign, independent democratic state in Europe. And to do this, it's necessary to mobilize as much military, economic, financial, and humanitarian support as possible for Ukraine.

If Ukraine does not win as an independent sovereign state, of course there will be no question of membership at all. The prerequisite for having Ukraine's membership on the table is its victory. It is also necessary to understand the difference between nothing and full membership, which means that it is essential to develop a closer partnership, both political and practical, with Ukraine. It will strengthen their institutions. It will help them move from Soviet-era outfit standards to modern NATO outfit doctrines. It's good for Ukraine, it will increase interoperability, but it will also help Ukraine get closer to membership. Stoltenberg thinks it's important now that they move forward step by step. The most important and urgent step is to get Ukraine winning, and that's what is being done, he said.