Washington is not backing the idea of inviting Ukraine to take part in the official sessions of the upcoming NATO summit, Politico reported, citing diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity.

According to the publication, the United States is pressing its allies to ensure that Kiev does not receive an invitation to the formal meetings scheduled as part of the July gathering in Ankara. The issue, the report notes, extends beyond Ukraine. Four NATO partners from the Indo-Pacific region — Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea — are also affected.

At the same time, sources told the newspaper that these countries could still attend side events running alongside the main sessions.

The NATO summit is set for July 7–8 in Ankara.