Harris rules out bilateral talks with Putin on Ukraine without Ukraine in CBS interview
US VP Kamala emphasized Ukraine's participation in peace negotiations. She avoided committing to Ukraine's NATO membership.
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Slovak Pro-Russian PM Fico vows to block Ukraine’s NATO membership
He pledges to block Ukraine's NATO accession for as long as he's in office, which is until at least 2027.
Zelenskyy to pitch “Victory Plan” again at Ramstein meeting
President Zelenskyy's recent US trip to present Ukraine's "victory plan" failed to achieve concrete results, leaving Ukraine in an uncertain position regarding future support, WP says.
FT: Stoltenberg regrets delayed military aid to Ukraine
Former NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg admitted that his greatest regret was the late delivery of weapons to Ukraine, which he believes could have strengthened its defenses and possibly deterred Russia’s invasion.
Pentagon rules out NATO air defense role in Ukraine to avoid war involvement
The Pentagon clarified that NATO will not intercept missiles over Ukraine as it does in Israel, citing distinct battlefield conditions and the risk of direct war involvement.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 953: Ukraine’s strategic retreat from Vuhledar, saving lives amidst ongoing war
President Zelenskyy justifies Ukraine's withdrawal from Vuhledar as a necessary step to preserve soldiers' lives, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the war. Meanwhile, NATO's new Secretary General Mark Rutte makes his first official visit to Kyiv, affirming the alliance's commitment to Ukraine.
NATO Secretary affirms Alliance’s commitment to Ukraine in first official visit
Mark Rutte's first act as NATO chief was to visit Ukraine, signaling the country's priority status for the alliance.
Rutte makes first official visit to Kyiv as new NATO chief
Meeting with President Zelenskyy, they discussed Ukraine's NATO membership prospects, current battlefield situation, and urgent defense needs, particularly air defense systems ahead of winter.
Western weapon use restrictions for Ukraine are “militarily silly and strategically stupid,” Mike Pompeo says
The ex-CIA director and former US State Secretary condemns limitations on Ukraine's use of long-range Western weapons and dismisses escalation concerns.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 951: New NATO’s Chief Rutte pledges unwavering support for Ukraine’s membership path
Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces repelled a large-scale Russian offensive in Donetsk Oblast, halting an assault involving 19 military vehicles.
New NATO Chief Rutte: Ukraine’s struggle persists amid tough battlefield conditions
Rutte highlighted the steep cost of the war for Russia, which has seen up to 1,000 daily casualties.
New NATO chief Rutte ready to work with either Trump or Harris after US election, Ukraine support among priorities
Mark Rutte takes office as NATO Secretary General, outlining priorities: enhancing capabilities, supporting Ukraine, and addressing global challenges.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 950: Russia escalates drone attacks on Ukrainian cities
Russia launched Shahed drones every day in September, with Ukrainian forces intercepting 1,107 drones.
Stoltenberg: NATO states should support Ukraine’s peace plan, not China’s
A new Chinese-led peace initiative for Ukraine attracted support from 17 countries, including NATO member Turkey, prompting concern from outgoing NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
Stoltenberg: NATO allies to decide on Ukraine’s membership status amid occupied territories by Russia
Jens Stoltenberg warns against giving Russia incentives to prolong the war by making full territorial control a condition for Ukraine's NATO membership.
Officials expect NATO’s new chief Rutte to maintain Stoltenberg’s priorities
NATO officials expect Rutte to focus on rallying support for Ukraine, ensuring unity within the alliance, addressing Eastern European allies' demands for increased security.
Erdogan: US and NATO members do not want Ukraine to join the Alliance
Turkey's President Erdogan cautioned against rushing Ukraine's NATO membership, highlighting the need to consider other alliance members' positions.
Czech President: Ukraine must be “realistic” about prospects of regaining occupied land
Czech President Petr Pavel, a former NATO general, suggested that Ukraine may need to accept Russian occupation of some territories, challenging the prevailing public stance of many European officials.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 940: EU commits €39 billion to Ukraine’s recovery amid ongoing Russian attacks
Meanwhile, Ukrainian pilots have completed training on Alphajet aircraft in France.
Ukraine joins NATO’s counter-drone drills for first time
In its first active participation in NATO’s counter-drone exercises, Ukraine joined Allies and partners in the Netherlands to test over 60 counter-drone systems, marking a key step in defense collaboration.