📢 NATO members at the Vilnius summit in Lithuania released a statement, waiving the requirement that Ukraine complete the "Membership Action Plan" before joining the alliance. Acknowledging Ukraine's substantial progress in democratic and military reforms, the declaration paves the way for Ukraine's accession to NATO "when the Allies agree and the conditions are met." Positive step for Ukraine's integration into NATO! 🤝🇺🇦 #NATOMembership #Ukraine #NATO
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📢 NATO highlights concerns over China's coercive policies and calls for China to refrain from providing lethal aid to Russia, stressing the importance of member states' security. Strong support for Ukraine continues, along with a commitment to invest 2% of GDP annually in defense. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg hails summit-approved defense plans as the most comprehensive since the Cold War. 🤝🇺🇦🇨🇳 #NATO #China #Ukraine #Defense