WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden arrived at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Thursday for a day of wartime summitry, seeking to keep the 30-nation alliance united in its effort to isolate and punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
The extraordinary gathering of leaders, planned in just days, was convened largely to send a signal of resolve to Russian President Vladimir Putin while ensuring NATO allies remain on the same page as they plot additional measures against Moscow and prepare for scenarios that could draw them deeper into the conflict.
"We are determined to continue to impose consequences on Russia to bring about an end to this brutal war," NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said as he opened the meeting, expressing support for Ukraine, recognizing "the great courage" of its people and of those inside Russia "who are bravely speaking out against the war."
