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Ukraine turns heat on allies as NATO stalls on membership bid
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7/11/2023
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Ukraine's president slamming NATO over hesitation to invite his country into the military alliance.
00:06
Volodymyr Zelensky said on Twitter it is "absurd" to not set a time frame for Ukraine's membership
00:13
and that this uncertainty motivates Russia to continue its terror.
00:17
Ahead of the NATO summit's opening Tuesday, NATO's Secretary General did assure an offer
00:22
is in the works.
00:24
"On the membership issue, I also expect that allies will send a clear and positive message
00:33
on the path forward towards membership for Ukraine."
00:38
But current members are divided over how quickly Ukraine's membership happens.
00:43
Baltic states, including host nation Lithuania, are pushing for a clear pathway now.
00:48
The U.S. and Germany are urging caution over making promises too soon.
00:53
And before the war, many NATO members had concerns about corruption and political stability
00:58
in Ukraine.
00:59
"As President Biden noted, bringing Ukraine into the alliance now here in Vilnius would
01:04
bring NATO into war with Russia.
01:07
Also Ukraine has further steps to take along its reform path."
01:12
Ukraine believes Western military protection is the only way to deter Russia from attacking
01:17
again once the war is over.
01:19
While an immediate invitation is very unlikely, Ukraine is getting a fast track to membership
01:25
and billions more in military support from NATO members.
01:29
"Given the situation and the counter-offensive being conducted by Ukraine, I've decided to
01:35
increase deliveries of arms and equipment and to provide the Ukrainians with deep strike
01:41
capabilities."
01:44
Zelensky is also expected to attend the summit — another sign of NATO unity with Ukraine,
01:50
though apparently not enough for Ukraine's president.
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