Germany, NATO rule out sending troops to Ukraine as Russia rebukes Macron
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany, NATO rule out sending troops to Ukraine as Russia rebukes Macron

Al Jazeera  

Rebuttal of Macron’s remarks comes as Kremlin warns of conflict if West puts boots on ground in Ukraine. Germany, Poland and NATO have ruled out sending ground troops to Ukraine, as the Kremlin warned such a move would mark a major escalation and result in direct conflict between Russia and the Western security alliance. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala – two of Kyiv’s strongest supporters – meanwhile said they too were not considering sending troops. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg also told The Associated Press news agency that while members of the alliance had provided “unprecedented support” to Ukraine, “there are no plans for NATO combat troops on the ground in Ukraine”. “The very fact of discussing the possibility of sending certain contingents to Ukraine from NATO countries is a very important new element,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters, commenting on Macron’s remarks.

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NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House
7 hours, 30 minutes ago

NATO CANNOT defend Europe from Russia without US, alliance's eastern leaders warn, weeks before Trump enters the White House

Daily Mail  

The leaders of three NATO countries that border Russia have warned that the defence bloc simply isn't ready to fight Vladimir Putin's forces without the US. Donald Trump told his European allies that he will demand NATO member states to increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP A Tomahawk Missile being launched from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS …

'Wartime mindset' or 'peacekeeping': Nato's statements on Ukraine-Russia war keep swinging
1 week, 3 days ago

'Wartime mindset' or 'peacekeeping': Nato's statements on Ukraine-Russia war keep swinging

Firstpost  

How does Nato expect to be trusted with deploying reliable ‘peacekeeping forces’ while its chief exhorts members to prepare for extended warfare? On the other, it speaks a need to prepare for prolonged confrontation, advocating a dramatic escalation in defence spending and adopting a “wartime mindset.” Wednesday’s high-profile meeting, expected to feature Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Nato chief Mark …

Ukraine peace talks possible this winter, says Donald Tusk
2 weeks ago

Ukraine peace talks possible this winter, says Donald Tusk

The Independent  

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Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops
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2 weeks ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops

The Independent  

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Hungarian official says there is ‘no consensus’ on inviting Ukraine to join NATO
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hungarian official says there is ‘no consensus’ on inviting Ukraine to join NATO

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary’s foreign minister said a meeting of his counterparts from NATO member countries in Brussels on Wednesday had produced “no consensus” on the prospect of inviting Ukraine to join the transatlantic military alliance, a step Kyiv sees as an essential condition for bringing an end to Russia’s war. He warned that bringing Ukraine into NATO’s ranks “would …

NATO’s chief avoids talk of Ukraine’s membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself
3 weeks ago

NATO’s chief avoids talk of Ukraine’s membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Tuesday sidestepped questions about Ukraine’s possible membership in the military alliance, saying that the priority now must be to strengthen the country’s hand in any future peace talks with Russia by sending it more weapons. Rutte’s remarks, ahead of a meeting of NATO foreign ministers, came days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said …

NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms
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3 weeks ago

NATO set to hold off Ukraine invite push as Trump looms

Raw Story  

NATO foreign ministers looked set to rebuff Tuesday a push from Ukraine for progress on joining their alliance ahead of Donald Trump taking power in the United States. Zelensky said Sunday that Kyiv was hoping NATO foreign ministers meeting in Brussels with Ukraine's top diplomat would issue "recommendations" to grant his country a membership invitation. Briefing reporters Monday as Washington …

NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine's call for quick invite
3 weeks ago

NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine's call for quick invite

Hindustan Times  

* NATO expected to sidestep Ukraine's call for quick invite Foreign ministers from NATO's 32 countries gather in Brussels * Ukraine had ministers to support membership invitation * But diplomats see no consensus on issue * NATO has said Ukraine will join but not when By Sabine Siebold and Humeyra Pamuk BRUSSELS, - NATO is highly unlikely to heed Ukraine's …

Germany’s Scholz pledges $680m in military aid on surprise Ukraine visit
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Germany’s Scholz pledges $680m in military aid on surprise Ukraine visit

Al Jazeera  

German chancellor to hold talks with Zelenskyy before inauguration of Trump, who has pledged to end the war. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged additional military support worth $680m to Ukraine in an unannounced visit to Kyiv after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought security guarantees from NATO to defend itself amid steady Russian advances. The visit, his second since Russia’s full-scale …

Ukraine seeks NATO membership in tacit message to Putin
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ukraine seeks NATO membership in tacit message to Putin

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged his NATO counterparts to issue an invitation at a meeting in Brussels next week to Kyiv to join the Western military alliance, according to the text of a letter seen by Reuters on Friday. The letter reflects Ukraine's renewed push to secure an invitation to join NATO, which is part of a "victory …

Ukraine urges Nato allies to extend membership invitation ahead of Brussels meeting
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ukraine urges Nato allies to extend membership invitation ahead of Brussels meeting

Firstpost  

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on Nato allies to extend an invitation to Ukraine to join the military alliance during their meeting in Brussels next week, according to a report, citing a letter on Friday Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha speaks at a joint press conference with his Czech counterpart Jan Lipavsky, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in …

Ukraine's Plan to Join NATO: A Crucial Step Towards Ending the War
2 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine's Plan to Join NATO: A Crucial Step Towards Ending the War

Associated Press  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has unveiled a five-point plan aimed at prompting Russia into talks to end the war. The plan involves formally inviting Ukraine to join NATO in the near future, as well as focusing on strengthening Ukraine's capability to reclaim territory and bring the war back to the Russian territory. The plan also includes measures to deter Russia …

Zelensky outlines his ‘victory plan’ to Ukraine’s lawmakers, including a call to join NATO
2 months, 1 week ago

Zelensky outlines his ‘victory plan’ to Ukraine’s lawmakers, including a call to join NATO

LA Times  

President Volodymyr Zelensky told lawmakers Wednesday that Ukraine’s Western partners are increasing pressure to negotiate with Russia, but he hinted such talks would be unfavorable to Kyiv as he unveiled what he called his “victory plan” for the war. He reckons that such an invitation would alter President Vladimir Putin’s “geopolitical calculations.” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte remained noncommittal after the …

NATO promises Ukraine $43bn in aid, ‘irreversible path’ to membership
5 months, 1 week ago

NATO promises Ukraine $43bn in aid, ‘irreversible path’ to membership

Al Jazeera  

Pledges come as US also announced it will deploy longer range missiles to Germany and bolster defences against Russia. The alliance’s communique, declaring “Ukraine’s future is in NATO”, promised to continue to support Kyiv “on its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership”. The NATO communique also strengthened past language on China, calling it a “decisive enabler” of …

Ukraine is on an ‘irreversible’ path to NATO. But only after war with Russia ends
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine is on an ‘irreversible’ path to NATO. But only after war with Russia ends

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The 32-members of NATO on Wednesday formally declared Ukraine on an “irreversible” path to membership in the Western military alliance, offering a bare but more binding assurance of protection once its war with Russia ends. “Ukraine’s future is in NATO,” alliance members said in their statement. “We will continue to support it on its irreversible path to full …

US says Ukraine is on an 'irreversible' path to NATO membership. But only after war with Russia ends
5 months, 2 weeks ago

US says Ukraine is on an 'irreversible' path to NATO membership. But only after war with Russia ends

The Independent  

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What to know about the NATO military alliance and how it is helping Ukraine
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about the NATO military alliance and how it is helping Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — President Joe Biden and his NATO counterparts are meeting in Washington this week to mark the 75th anniversary of the world’s biggest security organization just as Russia presses its advantage on the battlefield in Ukraine. NATO’s ranks have grown since the Washington Treaty was signed 75 years ago — to 32 countries after Sweden joined this year, worried …

NATO leaders will vow to pour weapons into Ukraine for another year, but membership is off the table
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO leaders will vow to pour weapons into Ukraine for another year, but membership is off the table

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO leaders plan to pledge next week to keep pouring arms and ammunition into Ukraine at current levels for at least another year, hoping to reassure the war-ravaged country of their ongoing support and show Russian President Vladimir Putin that they will not walk away. Speaking to reporters Friday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said NATO’s 32 member countries …

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency

China Daily  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Council President Charles Michel speak to the media, on the first day of the European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 27, 2024. Despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict becoming a bloody war of attrition, as long as Ukraine thinks it can take advantage of it to elbow its way into the North Atlantic Treaty …

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency

China Daily  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Council President Charles Michel speak to the media, on the first day of the European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 27, 2024. Despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict becoming a bloody war of attrition, as long as Ukraine thinks it can take advantage of it to elbow its way into the North Atlantic Treaty …

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine
6 months ago

A record number of NATO allies are hitting their defense spending target during war in Ukraine

LA Times  

President Biden meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in the Oval Office at the White House on Monday. A record 23 of NATO’s 32 member nations are hitting the Western military alliance’s defense spending target this year, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said, as Russia’s war in Ukraine has raised the threat of expanding conflict in Europe. Biden spoke …

NATO approves a plan to speed security aid and training to Ukraine’s beleaguered armed forces
6 months, 1 week ago

NATO approves a plan to speed security aid and training to Ukraine’s beleaguered armed forces

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO defense ministers on Friday approved a plan to provide reliable long-term security aid and military training for Ukraine after delays in Western deliveries of funds, arms and ammunition helped invading Russian forces to seize the initiative on the battlefield. Kyiv’s Western backers have mostly concentrated their efforts through the Pentagon-run Ukraine Defense Contact Group, a forum for …

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it
6 months, 1 week ago

Putin offers truce if Ukraine exits Russian-claimed areas and drops NATO bid. Kyiv rejects it

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a cease-fire in Ukraine and start negotiations if Kyiv began withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. They also coincided with a meeting of leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations in Italy and after the U.S. and Ukraine …

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine
6 months, 1 week ago

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine

The Independent  

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NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine
6 months, 1 week ago

NATO defense ministers thrash out new security aid and training support plan for Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO defense ministers gathered Thursday hoping to agree on a new plan to provide long-term security assistance and military training to Ukraine amid Russia’s full-scale invasion, after Hungary promised not to veto the proposal as long as it’s not forced to take part. Ukraine’s Western allies are trying to bolster their military support as Russian troops launch attacks …

Hungary agrees not to veto NATO support to Ukraine as long as it’s not forced to help out
6 months, 1 week ago

Hungary agrees not to veto NATO support to Ukraine as long as it’s not forced to help out

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Hungary agreed on Wednesday not to veto NATO support for Ukraine but Prime Minister Viktor Orbán insisted that his government would provide neither funds nor military personnel for any joint assistance effort. “Hungary made it clear at today’s meeting that it does not want to block decisions in NATO that … are decisions shared and advocated by the …

Hungary to allow NATO aid to flow to Ukraine
6 months, 1 week ago

Hungary to allow NATO aid to flow to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Budapest will not obstruct NATO military aid to Ukraine as it has the EU’s efforts, but it will not help. Hungary has agreed not to block NATO military aid to Ukraine, but it will not help either, the military alliance’s chief says. After meetings with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporters in Budapest on Wednesday …

NATO should push talks, not weapons: China Daily editorial
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO should push talks, not weapons: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

France and Germany said on Tuesday that Ukraine should be allowed to use their weapons against targets inside Russia. In a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron said that Ukraine would be permitted to use weapons supplied by France against military bases inside Russia from which Ukraine is being attacked. Admittedly, Ukraine has become …

NATO’s top diplomats meet as Ukraine seeks easing of weapons restrictions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO’s top diplomats meet as Ukraine seeks easing of weapons restrictions

Al Jazeera  

The military alliance’s foreign ministers due to meet in Prague to prepare an aid package for Ukraine ahead of NATO’s July summit. NATO foreign ministers are due to meet in Prague in the face of growing calls for leading allies to lift restrictions stopping Kyiv from using Western weapons to strike inside Russia. Before the meeting – which starts with …

Poland's Foreign Minister says it should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Poland's Foreign Minister says it should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine

The Hindu  

Poland’s Foreign Minister says the NATO nation should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine and should keep Russian President Vladimir Putin in suspense over whether such a decision would ever be made. Let Putin be guessing as to what we will do,” Mr. Sikorski said when asked whether he would send Polish troops to Ukraine. But a …

Poland’s foreign minister says it should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Poland’s foreign minister says it should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s foreign minister says the NATO nation should not exclude the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine and should keep Russian President Vladimir Putin in suspense over whether such a decision would ever be made. Let Putin be guessing as to what we will do,” Sikorski said when asked whether he would send Polish troops to Ukraine. …

Hungary will seek to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine, Orbán says
7 months ago

Hungary will seek to opt out of NATO efforts to support Ukraine, Orbán says

Associated Press  

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungary will seek to opt out of any NATO operations aimed at supporting Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Friday, suggesting that the military alliance and the European Union were moving toward a more direct conflict with Russia. Orbán told state radio that Hungary opposes a plan NATO is weighing to provide more predictable military support to …

NATO agrees to work on long-term military support for Ukraine
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO agrees to work on long-term military support for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Stoltenberg says Kyiv had ‘urgent needs’ and delays in providing support can have consequences on the battlefield. Speaking before the meeting Stoltenberg said Kyiv had “urgent needs,” adding that “any delay in providing support has consequences on the battlefield as we speak.” “We must ensure reliable and predictable security assistance to Ukraine for the long haul so that we rely …

NATO Nations Vs Macron? UK, Poland Clear Stand, Won't Send Troops To Ukraine Amid Putin's Threat
9 months ago

NATO Nations Vs Macron? UK, Poland Clear Stand, Won't Send Troops To Ukraine Amid Putin's Threat

Hindustan Times  

NATO Nations Vs Macron? UK, Poland Clear Stand, Won't Send Troops To Ukraine Amid Putin's Threat United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office spokesperson told Russian news agency TASS that London has no plan to send its troops to Ukraine. The comments came after French President Emmanuel Macron said that he could not rule out sending NATO troops on Ukrainian …

Poland’s foreign minister says the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is ‘not unthinkable’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Poland’s foreign minister says the presence of NATO troops in Ukraine is ‘not unthinkable’

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s foreign minister says the presence of NATO forces “is not unthinkable” and that he appreciates the French president for not ruling out that idea. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk was among those European leaders who initially ruled out sending troops to Ukraine after Macron’s remarks, saying: “Poland does not plan to send its troops to the …

Is NATO membership in the cards for Ukraine? | Explained
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Is NATO membership in the cards for Ukraine? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Western powers joined Ukraine last weekend to mark two years of Russian aggression on its territory, as concerns grow that the conflict could spread into Europe. If Kyiv is admitted now it would automatically kickstart NATO’s Article 5 mutual defence provision, which stipulates that an attack on one member would be construed as an attack against …

Would Macron's call to arms pay off? Experts say a NATO force would defeat Putin's army in Ukraine but intervention would fail without US support...and could even trigger nuclear war
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Would Macron's call to arms pay off? Experts say a NATO force would defeat Putin's army in Ukraine but intervention would fail without US support...and could even trigger nuclear war

Daily Mail  

The EU was split this week after French president Emmanuel Macron said that sending Western ground troops into Ukraine should not be 'ruled out'. Ukrainian soldiers firing artillery at their fighting position as the Russia-Ukraine war continues in the direction of Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine on February 26, 2024 Although Ukraine's NATO allies have been supporting Volodymyr Zelensky's armed forces …

NATO allies confirm they will not be sending troops to Ukraine, as Kremlin warns of a wider war
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO allies confirm they will not be sending troops to Ukraine, as Kremlin warns of a wider war

ABC  

In short: NATO allies have confirmed they won't be sending troops to Ukraine, after reports that some Western countries were considering doing so. European military heavyweights Germany and Poland say they will not send troops to Ukraine, after reports that some Western countries may be considering doing so as the war with Russia enters its third year. The head of …

Czech, Polish leaders say they're united in their support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Czech, Polish leaders say they're united in their support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia

The Independent  

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Germany and Poland say they’re not sending troops to Ukraine as the Kremlin warns of a wider war
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany and Poland say they’re not sending troops to Ukraine as the Kremlin warns of a wider war

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European military heavyweights Germany and Poland affirmed Tuesday that they would not be sending troops to Ukraine, after reports that some Western countries may be considering doing so as the war with Russia enters its third year. The head of NATO also said the U.S.-led military alliance has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, after other central …

NATO's chief says the alliance has no plans to send troops to Ukraine
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO's chief says the alliance has no plans to send troops to Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told …

No plans to send troops to Ukraine: NATO as Russia warns of wider confrontation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

No plans to send troops to Ukraine: NATO as Russia warns of wider confrontation

India TV News  

Brussels: North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Tuesday said the 31-member military alliance has no plans to send combat troops into Ukraine amid reports that some Western countries may be considering putting boots on the ground in the war-ravaged country. Kremlin warns NATO Meanwhile, the Kremlin warned on Tuesday that the conflict between Russia and the US-led …

U.S. envoy doesn't expect Ukraine NATO invitation at July summit
10 months, 1 week ago

U.S. envoy doesn't expect Ukraine NATO invitation at July summit

The Hindu  

Ambassador to NATO, Julianne Smith, said she does not expect the alliance to issue a membership invitation to Ukraine at its summit in Washington this coming July. "As for the Summit this summer, I do not expect the alliance to issue an invitation at this juncture," Ms. Smith said on February 13, in response to a question on a call …

NATO chief urges allies to ‘stay the course’ in supporting Ukraine
1 year ago

NATO chief urges allies to ‘stay the course’ in supporting Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Jens Stoltenberg meets alliance’s top diplomats amid some resistance in US, Europe to keep funding war against Russia. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has urged members of the security alliance to continue backing Ukraine in its battle against Russia’s invasion amid opposition in the United States to a military aid package and resistance in Europe for a longer-term support plan for …

Slovak leader calls the war between Russia and Ukraine a frozen conflict
1 year, 1 month ago

Slovak leader calls the war between Russia and Ukraine a frozen conflict

The Independent  

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After backlash, NATO chief says only Ukraine can decide on talks to end war
1 year, 4 months ago

After backlash, NATO chief says only Ukraine can decide on talks to end war

Al Jazeera  

Jens Stoltenberg’s chief of staff suggested earlier that Kyiv could give up land to Russia in return for NATO membership. Speaking at a conference in the Norwegian town of Arendal, Jens Stoltenberg said: “It is the Ukrainians, and only the Ukrainians, who can decide when there are conditions in place for negotiations and who can decide at the negotiating table …

NATO allies offer Ukraine security assurances as Biden hits out at 'craven' Putin
1 year, 5 months ago

NATO allies offer Ukraine security assurances as Biden hits out at 'craven' Putin

India Today  

President Joe Biden accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of having a "craven lust for land and power" at the end of a NATO summit on Wednesday where Ukraine won new security assurances from the US and its allies for its defence against Moscow. It's a powerful statement of our commitment to Ukraine," Biden said alongside Zelenskiy and leaders of the …

Article 5: NATO’s common defense pledge that stands in the way of Ukraine’s admission while at war
1 year, 5 months ago

Article 5: NATO’s common defense pledge that stands in the way of Ukraine’s admission while at war

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky waits for the start of a bilateral meeting with Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Wednesday. For many, that argument gives Russia’s leader a pretext to prolong the war, which President Vladimir Putin ostensibly launched to keep Ukraine from joining NATO. VIDEO | 02:25 Biden says that Putin ‘has already …

Article 5: NATO’s common defense pledge that stands in the way of Ukraine’s admission while at war
1 year, 5 months ago

Article 5: NATO’s common defense pledge that stands in the way of Ukraine’s admission while at war

Associated Press  

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may have gotten support and vague assurances from NATO leaders in Vilnius this week, but he ultimately returns home without a clear commitment that his country will be joining the club any time soon. For many, that argument gives Russia’s president a pretext to prolong the war, which President Vladimir Putin ostensibly launched …

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