Antony Blinken says Ukraine will become a member of NATO
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Antony Blinken says Ukraine will become a member of NATO

Daily Mail  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed confidence that Ukraine will become a member of NATO and insisted support for the embattled country and its president Volodymyr Zelensky is 'rock solid.' The former US President previously undermined NATO's collective defense guarantee by saying he'd encourage Russia to attack any members not spending enough on defense - and allegedly said he'd refuse to give 'a penny' to Ukraine. Putin said in February that a direct conflict between Russia and NATO would mean the planet was one step away from World War Three, and has said NATO military assets provided to Kyiv would be legitimate targets for Russia, even if stationed in countries outside Ukraine. There are some leaders within NATO that are likely to speak out against the plans, chief among which is Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban who last month voiced his belief that Trump would 'not give a penny' to Ukraine if he is elected later this year.

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Zelenskyy floats idea of deploying foreign troops to Ukraine until Nato membership
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Zelenskyy floats idea of deploying foreign troops to Ukraine until Nato membership

Firstpost  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday floated the idea of foreign troops being deployed to war-stricken Ukraine until the country joins the Nato military alliance Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union party meet, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, on Monday. Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy floated the idea on …

Blinken and Russia’s Lavrov clash on Ukraine at a security meeting in Malta
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Blinken and Russia’s Lavrov clash on Ukraine at a security meeting in Malta

Associated Press  

VALLETTA, Malta — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov clashed Thursday indirectly with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at an annual security meeting, accusing the West of risking escalation over Ukraine but walking out before Blinken and other speakers could respond. He said the U.S. actions were driven by a desire to “return NATO to the political spotlight.” “After the …

Russia’s Lavrov clashes with Blinken at OSCE meeting
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Russia’s Lavrov clashes with Blinken at OSCE meeting

Al Jazeera  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken asserts Ukraine’s sovereign right to make choices about its future without interference from Moscow. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has clashed indirectly with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at an annual security meeting in Malta, accusing the West of risking escalation in the war in Ukraine. “After the Afghan disgrace, there was a need …

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 …

Antony Blinken pushes for Ukraine support in last NATO trip before Trump takeover
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Antony Blinken pushes for Ukraine support in last NATO trip before Trump takeover

India Today  

Antony Blinken, America's French-speaking, Europhile top diplomat, paid his last visit to NATO headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday on a bittersweet trip ahead of Donald Trump taking over in the United States. "You have been a staunch ally and people like you very much," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Blinken. And in a potential shot across Trump's bows he …

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 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 …

Blinken heads to final NATO foreign ministers meeting of Biden administration with Ukraine in focus
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Blinken heads to final NATO foreign ministers meeting of Biden administration with Ukraine in focus

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading back to Europe on Monday for what will likely be the last high-level NATO meeting before the Biden administration leaves office next month. Shoring up allied support for Ukraine ahead of President-elect Donald Trump ‘s return to the White House in January will top the agenda at NATO foreign ministers meetings …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for NATO membership for unoccupied Ukraine to end ‘hot phase’ of war
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for NATO membership for unoccupied Ukraine to end ‘hot phase’ of war

Live Mint  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested that a potential ceasefire could be achieved if the territory under Kyiv's control is placed “under the NATO umbrella,” enabling Ukraine to later negotiate the return of Russian-occupied areas through diplomatic means. Conditions for NATO membership Zelenskyy stated that NATO membership should be offered to the parts of Ukraine still under its control to …

Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggests Ukraine would give up Russian-occupied territory for NATO membership
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggests Ukraine would give up Russian-occupied territory for NATO membership

ABC  

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested for the first time he would be willing to give up Ukrainian territory to Russia in exchange for NATO membership — a deal he says would end the "hot phase" of the 33-month-old war. The Ukrainian president told UK-based Sky News the NATO membership invitation would have to be officially extended to the entire country as …

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 …

US reiterates support for Ukraine amid uncertainty over Trump stance
1 month, 1 week ago

US reiterates support for Ukraine amid uncertainty over Trump stance

Al Jazeera  

Russia rains missiles on Kyiv as US Secretary of State Blinken pledges Biden government will do what it can for Ukraine before leaving office. The top US diplomat made the promise during a visit to Brussels on Wednesday, amid ongoing uncertainty over the stance of President-elect Donald Trump on Ukraine’s conflict with Russia and the wider NATO alliance. He also …

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy heads to EU, NATO to seek backing for his 'victory plan'
2 months, 1 week ago

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy heads to EU, NATO to seek backing for his 'victory plan'

The Independent  

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Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the table
3 months, 1 week ago

Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the table

The Independent  

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Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the table
3 months, 1 week ago

Blinken wraps up Ukraine-focused Europe trip in Poland with arms requests on the table

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken wrapped up a three-nation, Ukraine-focused European tour in Poland on Thursday after hearing repeated appeals from Ukrainian officials to use Western-supplied weaponry for long-range strikes inside Russia. “As what Russia’s doing has changed, as the battlefield has changed, we’ve adapted,” Blinken said at a news conference in Warsaw. Just last week, Defense Secretary …

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterates support for Ukraine in Kyiv visit
3 months, 1 week ago

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterates support for Ukraine in Kyiv visit

NPR  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterates support for Ukraine in Kyiv visit toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP KYIV – The top diplomats of the U.S. and UK said Wednesday they’re firmly committed to Ukraine’s victory and will adapt support to the country’s needs in a war that’s already lasted 30 months. “The bottom line is this: We want Ukraine to win,” …

Blinken to discuss support for Ukraine in meetings with senior officials in London
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken to discuss support for Ukraine in meetings with senior officials in London

Hindustan Times  

By Kylie MacLellan and Daphne Psaledakis Blinken to discuss support for Ukraine in meetings with senior officials in London LONDON -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss efforts to support Ukraine in its war against Russia, as well as the response to the conflict in the Middle East, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other UK officials in London …

Blinken and British counterpart signal transatlantic unity with visit to Ukraine
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken and British counterpart signal transatlantic unity with visit to Ukraine

NPR  

Blinken and British counterpart signal transatlantic unity with visit to Ukraine Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his British counterpart David Lammy are raising alarms about Iranian ballistic missiles in Russia that threaten Ukraine. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: The Biden administration's top diplomat is joining his British counterpart on a trip to Ukraine this week in a sign of transatlantic unity. …

Blinken points to wider pledges to support Ukraine in case US backs away under Trump
5 months ago

Blinken points to wider pledges to support Ukraine in case US backs away under Trump

Associated Press  

ASPEN, Colo. — Ukraine is on its way to being able to “stand on its own feet” militarily, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday, noting that more than 20 other countries have pledged to maintain their own military and financial aid to the country even if the U.S. were to withdraw its support under a different president. Concerns among …

Blinken points to wider pledges to support Ukraine in case US backs away under Trump
5 months ago

Blinken points to wider pledges to support Ukraine in case US backs away under Trump

Associated Press  

ASPEN, Colo. — Ukraine is on its way to being able to “stand on its own feet” militarily, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday, noting that more than 20 other countries have pledged to maintain their own military and financial aid to the country even if the U.S. were to withdraw its support under a different president. Blinken for …

Blinken addresses possibility of U.S. ending Ukraine aid under Trump
5 months ago

Blinken addresses possibility of U.S. ending Ukraine aid under Trump

LA Times  

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken speaks to the media after a bilateral meeting with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez Acha at the State Department in Washington on Wednesday. Ukraine is on its way to being able to “stand on its own feet” militarily, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said Friday, noting that more than 20 other countries have …

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 …

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  

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 Ukraine is on an “irreversible” …

NATO summit turns to Ukraine — with a pledge for weapons, but no invite to join the club
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO summit turns to Ukraine — with a pledge for weapons, but no invite to join the club

LA Times  

The United States and its NATO allies will give Ukraine new air defense systems, Europe-based military training and other equipment to bolster its desperate fight against Russia more than two years into their bloody war. As leaders of the 32 states that form NATO convened here for the group’s 75th anniversary, U.S. officials said Ukraine is instead being offered a …

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 Nato critic, Hungary PM Orban visits Ukraine for first time since Russian invasion
5 months, 3 weeks ago

A Nato critic, Hungary PM Orban visits Ukraine for first time since Russian invasion

Firstpost  

Viktor Orban, the far-right leader of Hungary, is pro-Russia and remains Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest ally in Europe Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban has arrived in Ukraine on his first visit to the war-ravaged country since the beginning of the Russian invasion. Orban’s visit to Ukraine comes as a surprise as he is the most pro-Russia leader in Europe …

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 …

NATO ministers meet in Prague as allies ease restrictions on Ukraine’s use of their weapons
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO ministers meet in Prague as allies ease restrictions on Ukraine’s use of their weapons

Associated Press  

PRAGUE — NATO foreign ministers were meeting in the Czech capital Friday to prepare for this summer’s leaders’ summit as the alliance boosts support for Ukraine and countries one-by-one remove restrictions on how Kyiv can use western-supplied weaponry to combat Russia’s invasion. A day after U.S. President Joe Biden gave Ukraine the go-ahead to use American munitions to strike inside …

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 …

Blinken, in a somber visit to Kyiv, reasserts U.S. support for Ukraine
7 months, 1 week ago

Blinken, in a somber visit to Kyiv, reasserts U.S. support for Ukraine

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Tuesday. President Volodymyr Zelensky made that case Tuesday to Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, who was visiting Kyiv for the first time since April’s long-delayed congressional approval of a $61-billion weapons package — perhaps the last major American assistance …

Blinken visits Ukraine to tout US support for Kyiv's fight against Russia's advances
7 months, 1 week ago

Blinken visits Ukraine to tout US support for Kyiv's fight against Russia's advances

New Indian Express  

KYIV: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday in an unannounced diplomatic mission to reassure Ukraine that it has American support as it struggles to defend against increasingly intense Russian attacks. On his fourth trip to Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Blinken will underscore the Biden administration’s commitment to Ukraine’s defense and long-term …

Antony Blinken says Ukraine will become a member of NATO
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Antony Blinken says Ukraine will become a member of NATO

Daily Mail  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed confidence that Ukraine will become a member of NATO and insisted support for the embattled country and its president Volodymyr Zelensky is 'rock solid.' The former US President previously undermined NATO's collective defense guarantee by saying he'd encourage Russia to attack any members not spending enough on defense - and allegedly said he'd refuse …

Antony Blinken says Ukraine WILL become a member of NATO: Secretary of State insists global support for Zelensky is 'rock solid' after Kremlin said US-led alliance is now in 'direct confrontation' wit
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Antony Blinken says Ukraine WILL become a member of NATO: Secretary of State insists global support for Zelensky is 'rock solid' after Kremlin said US-led alliance is now in 'direct confrontation' wit

Daily Mail  

NATO is celebrating its 75th anniversary with leaders gathered in Brussels 'Ukraine will become a member of NATO,' he added Blinken: 'The support for Ukraine, the determination of every country represented here at NATO remains rock solid' Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed confidence that Ukraine will become a member of NATO and insisted support for the embattled country and …

Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sweden officially joins NATO, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality

LA Times  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, right, poses at the State Department with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, holding Sweden’s NATO Instruments of Accession. Sweden on Thursday formally joined NATO as the 32nd member of the transatlantic military alliance, ending decades of post-World War II neutrality and centuries of broader nonalignment with major powers as security concerns in Europe …

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 …

Trump doubles down on war with NATO — and thinks Ukraine is already a member
10 months, 1 week ago

Trump doubles down on war with NATO — and thinks Ukraine is already a member

Raw Story  

Republicans and Democrats came together over the weekend to attack former President Donald Trump for his comments that he'd encourage a war with a NATO ally. You gotta pay," Trump said he told one unnamed leader asking if he'd fight against NATO. After the criticism, Trump took to his personal social media site to claim that people on the left …

EU, US urge sustained support for Ukraine in war against Russia
11 months, 1 week ago

EU, US urge sustained support for Ukraine in war against Russia

Al Jazeera  

European Commission chief warns West must not let up supplying Ukraine with weapons, money if it wants Kyiv to succeed. Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised sustained US support for Ukraine in a meeting on Tuesday with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy despite a row in the US Congress on approving new funding. Jake Sullivan, US President Joe Biden’s national security adviser, …

Ukraine ‘will not back down’ against Russia as it urges Western support
1 year ago

Ukraine ‘will not back down’ against Russia as it urges Western support

Al Jazeera  

‘Ukraine is not going to back down’, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba tells NATO foreign ministers. Ukraine will not “back down” in fighting against the Russian invasion, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told a summit of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels on Wednesday, even as its military locked into a bloody stalemate with enemy forces amid signs that the provision of weapons …

NATO allies vow to stay firm on arming Ukraine in its war with Russia
1 year ago

NATO allies vow to stay firm on arming Ukraine in its war with Russia

Firstpost  

There are fears that a lack of adequate support from the West could end up forcing Ukraine to seek a compromise with Russian President Vladimir Putin from a position of weakness NATO members pledged Tuesday to stay the course on helping Ukraine fight Russia, despite doubts over US support and a bloody stalemate on the front line. “We will be …

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 …

US defence chief visits Ukraine in show of solidarity
1 year, 1 month ago

US defence chief visits Ukraine in show of solidarity

Al Jazeera  

The Pentagon chief is in Kyiv on an unannounced visit ‘to stand with Ukraine in their fight for freedom against Russia’. Lloyd Austin “travelled to Ukraine today to meet with Ukrainian leaders and reinforce the staunch support of the United States for Ukraine’s fight for freedom”, the Pentagon said in a statement on Monday. We, along with our allies and …

Blinken seeks G7 unity on Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 1 month ago

Blinken seeks G7 unity on Israel-Hamas war

Al Jazeera  

Top diplomats of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US and the EU are gathering amid two serious conflicts. As he and his G7 counterparts began two days of talks in Japan, Blinken said it was important for the group to show unity – as it has over Russia’s war in Ukraine and other major issues – and …

US top diplomat Blinken meets Turkish FM for tough Israel-Gaza talks
1 year, 1 month ago

US top diplomat Blinken meets Turkish FM for tough Israel-Gaza talks

Al Jazeera  

His visit to the region was aimed at preventing an escalation of the conflict as Israel refuses to stop its bombardment. “Blinken’s main mission was to buy more time,” Tamer Qarmout, professor in public policy at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, told Al Jazeera. He has been using the phrase ‘humanitarian pause’ and the Turkish side has told him …

Blinken visits Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine's counteroffensive
1 year, 3 months ago

Blinken visits Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine's counteroffensive

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in Ukraine’s capital on September 6 for an unannounced visit hours after Russia launched a missile attack on the city, in a trip intended to show confidence in Kyiv’s forces amid a grinding counteroffensive. Mr. Blinken’s trip aimed to assess Ukraine’s 3-month-old counteroffensive and signal continued U.S. support as some Western allies are …

Explained | What is NATO’s stand on Ukraine’s entry?
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained | What is NATO’s stand on Ukraine’s entry?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization sought to put up a united face at its two-day summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11-12, at a time when it’s deeply involved in the Russia-Ukraine war. In the Bucharest summit of 2008, NATO had offered eventual membership to Ukraine and Georgia, two Black Sea basin countries that share land …

Boris Johnson says Nato must end its delays to Ukraine's membership
1 year, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson says Nato must end its delays to Ukraine's membership

The Telegraph  

Nato must end the “mealy-mouthed procrastination” of Ukraine’s membership of the alliance and reveal a timetable for its accession “as rapidly as possible”, Boris Johnson has said. In his weekly column for the Daily Mail, the former prime minister accused the West of “vacillation” and “sucking and blowing at once” with regards to Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, over the …

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