NATO summit to reveal concrete steps for Ukraine’s membership, US official says
NATO summit to outline Ukraine's membership path, address Russian aggression, and strengthen global partnerships, according to US State Department official.
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Reuters: NATO allies commit to € 40 billion support for Ukraine in 2025
The decision is expected to receive formal approval at the NATO summit in Washington.
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.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine expects strong defense commitments from NATO at upcoming summit in Washington
If the Alliance doesn't invite Ukraine to join, it must provide the country with weapons it needs to defend itself from Russia.
Bild: Swedish defense minister warns of growing Russian threat, calls for strengthening NATO
Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson cautioned that the Kremlin is actively working to sow political discord within the European Union and NATO and emphasized the importance of investing in armed forces to maintain NATO's ability to defend its territory, while Ukraine currently acts as a “shield” to other European countries.
NATO boosts defenses in Black and Baltic seas amid Russian threats
Ensuring free trade and security in the Black Sea is a key priority for NATO's current strategy, emphasizes Vice Admiral Geoffrey Hughes, as the alliance addresses regional threats.
Trump: Russia will not be an enemy if the US is led by a “smart president”
He also once again said he could resolve the war between Ukraine and Russia after his election victory and would do so before he even entered the White House.
Debate: Biden warns of Putin’s ambitions beyond Ukraine, while Trump rejects Putin’s terms for ending war in Ukraine
While condemning the US's military aid to Ukraine, Trump still stated that he does not accept Putin's conditions for ending the war, which include Russia retaining claimed Ukrainian territory and Ukraine abandoning its NATO bid, while President Biden cautioned that Putin seeks to reestablish the Soviet Empire.
Bulgarian president declines NATO summit attendance over his anti-Ukraine stance
Bulgaria's pro-Russian President Rumen Radev has declined to attend the NATO summit in Washington, citing disagreements with the government's framework positions on commitments regarding Russia's war in Ukraine.
WP: NATO ramps up defense production to aid Ukraine, says US ambassador
Julianne Smith highlighted that European defense production has increased by over 40 percent, and the US is now producing nearly 80,000 rounds of 155mm shells per month to support Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General: Russia incapable of significant breakthroughs in Ukraine
Stoltenberg noted that Russia launched another offensive in Ukraine during the spring-summer "but so far with only marginal success."
NATO will offer Ukraine a ”bridge” to membership through new structure to coordinate aid
The Biden administration and NATO officials came up with the idea as a way to give something solid to Kyiv at the summit even as they maintain the time is not right for Ukraine to join.
Reuters: Poland, Baltics call for “defense line” along Europe’s Eastern border
Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are calling for EU-wide financial support to build a defence infrastructure system along the bloc's eastern border.
Appointment of Rutte as NATO Secretary General signals continued support for Ukraine
All 32 NATO member countries approved the appointment of Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the alliance’s next Secretary General, set to take office on 1 October, and known for his pro-Ukrainian stance.
Kurt Volker: If Ukraine can’t join NATO until war ends, Putin will continue war
Former US diplomat Kurt Volker warns that delaying Ukraine's NATO membership only invites Putin to prolong the war. He outlines a bold strategy, including immediate NATO membership for Ukraine and a $500 billion lend-lease program to ensure uninterrupted support.
Trump says Biden should not have promised Ukraine NATO membership
Donald Trump has accused Joe Biden of making promises about Ukraine's NATO membership that may have "contributed to the current war."
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.
Finnish intel: Russian bases near border Stripped for Ukraine War
Satellite imagery corroborates Finnish intelligence reports that Russian military bases near the Finnish border, with equipment and troops, redeployed for the war in Ukraine.
NATO to strengthen ties in Asia-Pacific amid Putin’s visit to North Korea
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed concern about the potential support Russia provides to North Korea's missile and nuclear programs and gets weapons in return for attacking Ukraine, while US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted that the fastest way to end Russia’s war in Ukraine is to cut off the military resources it gets from China, North Korea, and Iran.