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NATO didn’t ‘create incentive’ for Putin to stop Ukraine war

As the NATO summit in Lithuania wraps up, analysts say its declaration has fallen short and dashed Kyiv’s hopes.

Al Jazeera

How does a country join NATO?

World’s most powerful military alliance has 31 members. Sweden is poised to make it 32, and Ukraine wants in as well.

Al Jazeera

Biden and Zelenskyy praise each other despite divisions over Ukraine war

U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met as this year's NATO summit drew to a close in Vilnius, Lithuania

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Article 5: NATO's common defense pledge that stands in the way of Ukraine's admission while at war

Ukraine may have gotten support and vague assurances from NATO leaders in Vilnius this week, but ultimately it received no clear commitment that it will be joining the club any time soon

The Independent UK

Watch as Sunak speaks at Nato summit after private talks with Zelensky

Watch as Rishi Sunak speaks at the Nato summit in Vilnius, Lithuania on Wednesday 12 July after private talks with Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Independent UK

Soviet aggression prompted the birth of the Nato alliance – here's why that matters now

As Nato leaders meet in Vilnius, Lithuania, to discuss Ukraine’s future within the alliance, it’s worth considering how the current discussions compare to the beginnings of the organisation.

The Conversation

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 504 of the invasion

G7 members signed a joint declaration outlining long-term security and economic support for Ukraine; Stoltenberg said Ukraine is ‘now closer to Nato than ever before’

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Watch as world leaders speak at Nato forum on summit’s second day

Watch as world leaders address a Nato forum on the margins of the summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Wednesday 12 July.

The Independent UK

Biden news – live: President skips Nato leadership dinner as White House blames ‘big speech’ prep

Joe Biden met with Nato leaders in Vilnius, Lithuania, for the start of a two-day summit on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Biden says support for Ukraine ‘will not waver’ in fiery Vilnius speech after Zelensky Nato meeting - live

Enthusiastic crowds gathered at Vilnius University for Biden speech on sidelines of Nato Summit

The Independent UK

Biden, Macron vow long-term support for Ukraine at NATO summit

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said NATO’s 'commitment to Ukraine will not weaken' as he vowed to continue supporting the embattled country. French President Emmanuel Macron earlier echoed Biden’s comments, pointing out that Russia was "politically and militarily fragile", while Ukraine had the lasting support of its allies.

France 24

China promises ‘resolute response’ to any NATO expansion in Asia

Beijing rejects NATO concern over its ‘stated ambitions’, criticises presence of four Asian countries at Vilnius summit.

Al Jazeera

Full text: NATO Vilnius summit communique

NATO leaders are meeting in the Lithuanian capital against the backdrop of Russia’s continuing invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Watch live as World leaders meet for Nato summit’s second day in Vilnius

Watch live as representatives from Nato member states meet for a second day in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius on Wednesday 12 July.

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France 24

Russia collects military equipment from Wagner, says defence ministry

Russia said Wednesday it had collected more than 2,000 pieces of military hardware from the Wagner mercenary group following the latter’s armed rebellion last month. Ukraine said Wednesday it had shot down 11 Russian drones overnight in a second consecutive night of attacks on the capital Kyiv, as NATO leaders…

The Independent UK

NATO prepared to back Ukraine in its fight against Russia — but not to extend membership

The NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, is poised to end with vague assurances of Ukraine's future membership in the alliance

The Independent UK

G7 allies set to announce security package for Ukraine at Vilnius Nato summit

The announcement comes after Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky voiced his frustration that Nato has not offered a timeframe for Kyiv to join.

Al Jazeera

NATO stops short of Ukraine invitation, angering Zelenskyy

Military alliance says it will invite Ukraine to become a member only when ‘conditions are met’ but gives no timeline.

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The Conversation

Ukraine is the hot topic at the NATO summit – the most important work is all in the details happening behind the scenes

A summit is literally the highest point on the mountain. In diplomatic terms, summits like the NATO meeting, held on July 11 and 12, 2023, in Vilnius, Lithuania, mark important gatherings of world leaders.

Al Jazeera

Why Turkey changed its stance on Sweden’s NATO membership

Ankara supports Sweden’s bid after it receives backing conditions from buying US F-16s to visa-free Schengen travel.

France 24

NATO Summit: How the Alliance is strengthening its eastern flank

Along with seeking a compromise for Ukraine’s entry into NATO, leaders at the Vilnius summit are on a quest to bolster the Alliance’s eastern front.

Daily Mirror

Zelensky hits out at Nato's 'absurd' lack of timetable for Ukraine's membership

The hero leader is due to hold showdown talks with coalition leaders at their summit in Lithuanian capital Vilnius tomorrow while battle rages in his homeland.

The Independent UK

Zelensky hits out at lack of Vilnius summit timetable for Ukraine to join Nato

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had said he wanted Nato leaders to ‘reaffirm’ its commitment to Kyiv joining the alliance.

The Independent UK

How tall is Joe Biden? Heights of world leaders ranked as Nato gathers for summit

Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak, Olaf Scholz, and Justin Trudeau gathering for Nato summit in Lithuania’s capital Vilnius

The Independent UK

Sunak seeks reaffirmation on Nato commitment to Ukraine membership

The Prime Minister will undertake a number of meetings with world leaders during the Nato summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.

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