NATO Summit Declaration Makes No Mention of Ukrainian Membership - News From Antiwar.com
- On June 25, 2025, NATO held its summit in The Hague where Ukrainian President Zelensky was sidelined and only invited to an informal dinner.
- This reduced role for Ukraine aimed to avoid friction with U.S. President Trump, who has refused new military aid and opposes Ukraine’s NATO membership.
- The summit's joint communique mentioned Ukraine only twice, omitted any commitment to its NATO entry, but reaffirmed ongoing support including defense contributions.
- Trump confirmed his intention to meet with Zelensky and mentioned considering the provision of Patriot missile defense systems, referring to them by their common nickname, as he explored making some available.
- The summit outcome signals continued Western aid to Ukraine without advancing NATO membership, reflecting geopolitical tensions and Russia’s opposition to Ukraine’s bloc alignment.
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NATO found a common course with US President Donald Trump at its summit in The Hague, but Ukraine in particular pays the political price.
NATO Summit Declaration Makes No Mention of Ukrainian Membership - News From Antiwar.com
NATO's declaration that was released during its summit in The Hague on Wednesday made no mention of Ukraine's potential future membership in the alliance, a departure from the declarations issued over the previous two years. In its mention of Ukraine, the brief declaration said allies would "reaffirm their enduring sovereign…
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