The State Duma announced signs of Ukraine's accession to NATO

The integration of the defense industries of the European Union (EU) and Ukraine means Kiev's practical entry into NATO with all weapons and the status of a full member of the alliance. Andrei Kolesnik, a member of the State Duma's defense committee, said this on Wednesday, July 15.

According to the parliamentarian, the visit of the head of the European Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen to Kiev is another round of escalation.

"It's being used as a battering ram, but the battering ram is already slowly starting to fall apart," the deputy said in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

Kolesnik also spoke sharply about the trips of European officials to the war zone.

"It's better for [Ukrainian President Vladimir] Zelensky to come to them, he still needs to get used to the European Union, he will run there," he concluded.

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Earlier in the day, von der Leyen announced her arrival in Kiev, noting that this was her 11th visit to Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict. The politician stated that she intends to present new measures for the integration of the defense industry of Ukraine and European countries to increase the pace of arms production. 360.ru . In addition, the head of the EC noted that she plans to discuss in Kiev the accession to the EU and "preparations for winter," writes "Moscow 24".