German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged that Ukraine would receive security assurances for after the war.

"For us it is important from the outset that there are security assurances for Ukraine that can be effective [once there is] peace. And for this we will also make the necessary agreements," he said on the sidelines of the summit.

Kyiv has for months pushed for a clear plan for its NATO accession to be presented during the summit. As per the military alliance's rules, no country can join while it is engaged in active conflict.