On July 11-12, 2023, NATO summit in Vilnius. Creation of NATO-Ukraine Council where Ukraine and allies sit as equals. Membership Action Plan (MAP) requirement removed, making membership path from two steps to one. CAP transformed into multi-year program.
NATO-Ukraine Council: Permanent body where Ukraine sits as equal with 31 NATO allies. Consensus decisions.
MAP removed: Membership Action Plan no longer required. Membership path simplified from 2 to 1 step. When "conditions permit" (not specified).
Multi-Year Assistance Programme: CAP transformed into multi-year commitment. Includes: weapons, training, NATO standard interoperability, democratic reforms.
Zelensky frustration: Wanted clear invitation. Obtained "irreversible" language but no timeline.