Russian President Vladimir Putin is eager to exploit divisions as he struggles to gain ground in Ukraine and faces political challenges at home, including the aftermath of a brief revolt by the Wagner mercenary group. He said the United States should provide long-term security assistance to Ukraine - “the capacity to defend themselves” - as it does with Israel. He said joining NATO requires countries to “meet all the qualifications, from democratization to a whole range of other issues.” “I don’t think it’s ready for membership in NATO,” President Joe Biden told CNN in an interview that aired on Sunday. Others fear it would be seen as a provocation that could spiral into an even wider conflict. Some maintain admitting Ukraine would fulfill a promise made years ago and be a necessary step to deter Russian aggression in Eastern Europe. Perhaps the most difficult questions are over how Ukraine should be eased into NATO.
An inability to compromise over who should serve as NATO’s next leader forced an extension of the current secretary-general’s term for an extra year. Military spending by member nations lags behind long-standing goals.
The world’s biggest security alliance is struggling to reach an agreement on admitting Sweden as its 32nd member. WASHINGTON (AP) - As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues with no end in sight, NATO’s much-celebrated unity faces fresh strains when leaders gather for their annual summit this week in Vilnius, Lithuania. By CHRIS MEGERIAN, LORNE COOK and SEUNG MIN KIM (Associated Press)
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