Bangladesh, April 4 -- The debate over Ukraines potential NATO membership has once again resurfaced, with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky directly contradicting US President Donald Trumps assertion that Kiev was never going to be admitted into the alliance. Trumps comments earlier this week added fuel to the ongoing discussion about Ukraines place in European security and the broader geopolitical struggle between Russia and the West.

Speaking at a recent event, Trump emphatically stated that Ukraines membership in NATO was never a realistic prospect. “He wants to be a member of NATO. Well, he was never going to be a member of NATO. He understands that,” Trump declared, referring to Zelensky. The remarks suggest that the...