NATO’s Rutte says aid for Ukraine and Kyiv’s security pacts are bridge to NATO membership
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Scholz reiterated his opposition to immediate NATO membership actions.
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Ukraine seeks bilateral agreement with pro-Russian Hungary to advance NATO membership
Ukraine is negotiating a comprehensive document with Hungary to address challenges, seek backing for NATO membership, and prevent potential blockades to Zelenskyy's victory strategy.
NYT: Limited Western backing forces Ukraine to search for Plan B
US deemed Zelenskyy's victory plan unrealistic and too reliant on aid, while the list of targets in Russia exceeds available missiles, moreover, the plan's secret point also seeks long-range Tomahawk missiles, "unfeasible request," per US officials.
Scholz: No immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine during wartime, supplying Tauruses “wrong”
The German Chancellor reiterated his rejection of an immediate NATO invitation for Ukraine and his refusal to transfer Taurus missiles.
Politico: Seven NATO members oppose immediate membership invitation for Ukraine
US, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, Slovenia, and Spain are slow-walking Ukraine's request for the immediate invitation, despite Zelenskyy's insistence on wartime invitation necessity
Zelenskyy: Only US endorsement may sway Germany on NATO invitation for Ukraine
Ukraine's President hopes for more positive responses to his "victory plan" after November's US election.
Euroactiv: Finland urges Germany to lose reservations on Ukraine
German leader Scholz is against supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine and opposes Ukraine’s fast-track NATO membership, still fearing an "escalation."
No NATO consensus yet on Ukraine invitation, White House official says
The official emphasized continued US support for Ukraine, including ongoing military aid and diplomatic efforts.
Norway backs Ukraine’s NATO bid, welcomes Zelenskyy’s victory plan
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide calls for constructive dialogue on Ukraine's NATO invitation during Kyiv visit.
“I can’t support Zelenskyy’s whole Victory plan,” says NATO chief Rutte
However, NATO will meet its €40 billion military aid target for Ukraine.
Ukraine urges NATO invitation before Biden leaves office, ambassador says
This could solidify Biden's legacy.
Scholars advocate for Ukraine’s NATO membership in open letter
About 160 American and European scholars advocate for Ukraine's NATO membership to counter Russia's aggression and uphold international law, stressing the failure of appeasement and the need for decisive action to protect human rights and ensure Ukraine's security.
Summit in Washington: Ukraine’s NATO dream deferred, but not dead
At the 75th NATO summit in Washington, leaders prioritized bolstering Ukraine's defense capabilities while sidestepping the question of NATO membership, leaving Kyiv to navigate an uncertain path towards future accession.
NATO council: Ukraine to join when conditions met and allies agree
NATO-Ukraine Council statement outlines support for Ukraine's defense and reforms, pledges long-term assistance, condemns Russian aggression, and confirms Ukraine's future NATO membership when allies agree and conditions are met.
Trump considers NATO deal with Putin, potentially to block Ukraine’s NATO accession
A potential second Trump term could see a dramatic reduction in America's role in NATO, with European allies expected to shoulder more of the burden.
Chairman Munich Security Conference: Only NATO membership will bring long-term peace to Ukraine
The former German UN ambassador and current chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, advocates maximum toughness against Russia.
NATO members debating what commitment to give on Ukraine joining alliance at upcoming summit
US and German officials have proposed that the alliance pledge that Ukraine has a “bridge” to NATO membership, rather than an “irreversible path” as NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in April, in language that is favored by the UK and several Eastern and Central European nations.
White House reaffirms belief in Ukraine’s NATO future, first expects war win
White House official John Kirby highlighted that the United States is helping Ukraine win the war against Russian aggression, pointing to President Joe Biden and other countries signing a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine to provide long-term support for Ukraine's defense.
NATO approves plan to expand support for Ukraine
NATO defense ministers have approved an "operational plan for enhanced support to Ukraine" which envisages that the Alliance will take over international coordination of arms and training supplies for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Nine reasons NATO cannot afford to say “no” to Ukraine
Allies plan to leave Ukraine yet again in limbo at the Washington summit. They are but victims of reflexive control: denying Ukraine membership will escalate Russia's war, not the other way around
