But Russia continues to oppose Ukraine becoming a member as it fears NATO getting closer to its border. Aspiring members are expected to meet certain political, military and economic criteria. Then, if all the
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•European Union leaders are expected to give their blessing to Ukraine becoming an official candidate to join the bloc at a summit on Thursday and Friday,where they will also reportedly considernew sanctions against Moscow, reportedly related to gold. • However, in Ukraine's...
'Crucial' for US to consult Ukraine and Europeans, says NATO chief It's "very positive" the US is involved in peace efforts, NATO chief Mark Rutte has said. Speaking before a meeting of European ministers in Brussels this morning, he added it is "crucial" Ukraine and Europeans a...
After Tuesday’s negotiations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said a neutral military status for Ukraine was being “seriously discussed” by the two sides, while Zelenskyy said Russia’s demands for ending the war were becoming “more realistic.” ...
The idea of Russia becoming a NATO member has at different times been floated by both Western and Russian leaders, as well as some experts. No serious discussions were ever held. ... Russian leadership made it clear Russia did not plan to join the alliance, preferring to keep cooperation ...
Sushko: NATO is becoming a key reference point for UkraineShairbek Juraev
Ukraine, which had been part of the Soviet Union for much of the 20th century, declared its independence in 1991. Since then, the country has been establishing closer ties with the West but is not a member of NATO or the European Union. ...
The foreign minister said that Ukraine becoming a NATO member is a choice of the people of Ukraine, adding that “no one but Ukraine and NATO will decide on the future of our relationship.” “It has never been about NATO for Putin. It’s just an excuse. Even if you do nothing, Pres...
“The issue is more of what happens when the war ends, in one way or another. And then of course, the war ensures that Ukraine is becoming even closer to NATO,” Stoltenberg continued. The NATO chief acknowledged that there are some “different views in the alliance” on the issue of...