Russia Ukraine Monitoring Desk
The United States will host the anniversary NATO Summit in Washington D.C. on 9-10-11 July, 2024, which brings together leaders of 32 countries to determine the future of Western global leadership. In the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war, this Summit is of particular importance not only for Ukraine, NATO members, but also for other countries facing the threat of Russian aggression.
Ukraine expects two key decisions at the Summit – the transfer of new air defense systems and NATO membership roadmap.
The US Permanent Representative to NATO, Julianne Smith, previously said that NATO planned to offer Ukraine a package of security measures that would serve as a “bridge” to membership. It is predicted that at the Summit in Washington, Ukraine will be offered “concrete ways” to accelerate its future membership in the Alliance.
This was announced by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, Douglas D. Jones. According to him, the final declaration will confirm that Ukraine will become a NATO member, although the text of the document is still not agreed.
In addition, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced a new $2.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine. Sources in the US State Department confirmed good news on strengthening Ukrainian air defense at the Summit.
It should be stressed that the decision to refrain from military assistance to Ukraine may not only to undermine solidarity within the Alliance, but also to show the Kremlin NATO’s weakness, which could provoke further aggression and intensify conflicts in the region.
Strengthening military cooperation with Ukraine, providing significant military assistance and ensuring compliance with the obligations in Eastern Europe will not only strengthen NATO’s position, but also highlight its role in supporting international stability and the defense of democratic values.
Let us recall that in February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin started an unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine, thereby beginning the bloodiest aggression in Europe since World War II.
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The Kremlin has undermined stability on the continent and caused a new world disorder. This war is getting brutal every day. Russian missiles continuously attack Ukrainian civilians, cities, and critical infrastructure.
Putin’s goal is to restore the Russian Empire and change the world order. Countries in Western and Eastern Europe risk to be the next targets of Russian aggression. In addition, the Kremlin is waging a coordinated hostile actions against NATO countries, including sabotage, cyber attacks and the spread of disinformation.
Moscow also continues to threaten with nuclear weapons, which would affected the entire world. No one knows when the barbaric appetites of the Russian aggressor will stop. Only joint efforts of the international community can pacify him.
The main NATO goal is not to wage war, but to prevent it, and the Alliance has successfully fulfilled this task for three quarters of a century! The NATO Summit in Washington will be an important stage in determining the future of security in Europe and throughout the world.
Supporting Ukraine in its struggle for sovereignty and territorial integrity is a signal of the West’s determination to confront modern challenges and support international stability. It would confirm the West’s readiness to act decisively in defending its values and ensuring the security of the global community.
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