NATO plans to offer Ukraine a 'bridge' to eventual membership at its upcoming summit in Washington from July 9-11, 2024. This initiative aims to provide Ukraine with a significant commitment without granting immediate membership. The promise is intended to satisfy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and ensure the summit proceeds smoothly. The US and NATO leadership are hopeful that this gesture will be enough to address Ukraine's aspirations while maintaining their stance that it is not yet the right time for Ukraine to join the alliance.
🇺🇸🇺🇦 NATO will offer Ukraine a “bridge” to membership, hoping that this will be enough” The US and NATO leadership are trying to give Kyiv something significant at the summit, without abandoning their position that it is not the time for Ukraine to join the alliance. https://t.co/h9fPlx2RJx
NATO will try to appease Zelenskiy with one promise at the summit " The promise that a 'bridge for Ukraine's membership in NATO' will be agreed upon at the upcoming NATO summit in Washington should satisfy Zelensky. This would allow the summit to go more smoothly than a year… https://t.co/wIG7vfBd2m
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NATO will offer Ukraine a “bridge” to eventual membership at its upcoming summit (Jul 9-11) https://t.co/SPLEbfPD6l