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Direct Ukraine will join NATO “as soon as conditions allow,” Emmanuel Macron says in Vilnius

Direct Ukraine will join NATO “as soon as conditions allow,” Emmanuel Macron says in Vilnius

“This summit of the transatlantic alliance is one of unity, determination and effectiveness, and I welcome it.” Emmanuel Macron spoke in Vilnius (Lithuania) on Wednesday July 12 at the end of the Atlantic Alliance Summit. He Ukraine says it will join NATO “As soon as conditions permit.” “Russia Shows First Signs of Split”He further underlines and assesses the country “Politically and militarily weak”. Follow live.

G7 countries pledge military support “in the long run” To Ukraine. This is to ensure a lasting power that protects Kai today “To prevent future Russian aggression”, underlines the declaration by the members of the G7 (United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan), a copy of which was obtained by AFP. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky talks about a “Remarkable Success” For the safety of his country.

Volodymyr Zelensky “hopes” to join NATO “after the war”. “Nobody wants a world war, it’s logical and understandable.” During a press conference held at noon on Wednesday, President of Ukraine said “Understand that some people don’t want to talk at this time” Addition of Kiev. While welcoming the support of the G7 countries, the Ukrainian president insists that it cannot change the alliance’s future membership.

New weapons coming soon. Norway has announced an increase in its military aid to Ukraine by 220 million euros (essentially ultra-light drones, components of surface-to-air systems and military rations). On Tuesday, Germany said it would deliver more tanks, Patriot anti-aircraft missiles and armored vehicles to the warring country. France announced Launches long-range scalpel missiles .

The US wants to reassure Ukraine. Joe Biden is scheduled to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky today. I amThe US president will deliver a speech at Vilnius University in which he will outline Washington’s commitment to protecting every square inch of NATO territory. He has already offered Ukraine $3.8 billion a year in military aid over ten years, a model that ended with Israel.

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