"NATO Summit: Ukraine's Bid for Commitments and Allies' Willingness"

As the NATO summit in Vilnius approaches, Ukraine is seeking clear commitments from NATO regarding its future membership. However, some member countries appear reluctant to provide detailed assurances, raising concerns that the summit may result in ambiguous commitments similar to those made in 2008. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy argues that clearly defined commitments are essential for boosting morale and deterring Russian President Vladimir Putin. While the Biden administration has stated that Ukraine will not be offered membership at the summit, there is ongoing discussion about updating the commitments made in Bucharest. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expects allied leaders to reaffirm that Ukraine will become a member of NATO and establish a NATO-Ukraine Council to strengthen political ties.