Ukraine–NATO relations
Day 505 of the Invasion of Ukraine: After Vilnius, Zelensky assured that his Country will be part of NATO
Bulgaria’s PM: Ukraine has the Support of NATO Member States
"Ukraine has the support of NATO member states". This was stated by Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov after the end of the Alliance meeting in Vilnius.
"Nonsense, Zelensky; There is no NATO country that would want to..."
"It seems crazy to me that he insists on this. This move is in favor of Putin. He wants to claim that he is fighting against NATO, and not against a criminal invasion of a neighboring country," he said. "So, I think this is not good for Ukraine," adds McCaffrey.
Day 504 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Closer to NATO than ever
NATO prepared to back Ukraine against Russia, but not to extend membership
NATO leaders prepared to provide Ukraine with more military assistance for fighting Russia but only vague assurances of future membership as the alliance's summit draws to a close on July 12.
Survey: Slovenians among biggest NATO sceptics
The annual NATO public opinion survey among member states regarding various aspects of membership in the alliance has shown Slovenia persistently ranking among the countries whose people express the most scepticism towards NATO membership and its policies.
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Bulgaria’s PM: NATO will give Ukraine a Clear Prospect of Membership
Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov, who is in Vilnius for the NATO meeting, said the Alliance would give Ukraine a clear prospect of membership when the relevant conditions are met. Asked about the Bulgarian position on this matter, the Prime Minister said:
"NO" – Article 5 will be activated
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that it is in the interest of his country for Ukraine to join NATO as soon as possible, but that it must wait until the end of the conflict.
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US says to move forward with transfer of F-16 jets to Turkey
US President Joe Biden will move forward with the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in consultation with Congress, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Tuesday.
Speaking ahead of a summit of NATO leaders due to start later in the day in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius, Sullivan said Biden "had been clear that he supports the transfer."
Stoltenberg: Turkey agrees to support Sweden’s NATO bid
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to forward to parliament Sweden's bid to join the NATO military alliance, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday, on the eve of a NATO summit in Vilnius.