Ukraine's NATO Membership Bid Stalls at Summit.

Ukraine is seeking a commitment on its NATO membership aspirations at the upcoming summit in Vilnius, according to Ukrainian Ambassador to NATO Natalia Galibarenko. While acknowledging that Ukraine won't join NATO while fighting is ongoing, Ukrainian officials are pushing for a "political decision" on membership. Some Western capitals have advocated for a serious discussion about Ukraine's future place in NATO only after the war is over. The US President Joe Biden indicated that he is not in favor of shortcuts. Ukrainian officials say implementing reforms would be easier once it has joined the club.