At its upcoming summit, NATO will avoid any mention of Ukraine’s potential membership in the alliance, Bloomberg reports. The deliberate omission comes amid rising tensions and concerns over triggering further confrontation with Russia, which views NATO’s eastward expansion as a direct threat. The gathering will be brief, designed to avoid disputes among leaders—especially between US President Donald Trump and other NATO members. Key military aid pledges for Ukraine will not be renewed, with focus shifting toward broader defense spending goals. NATO leaders are expected to commit to new targets, including 3.5% of GDP for defense and 1.5% for infrastructure. Some allies may count aid to Kyiv toward these goals. Trump has made it clear he opposes Ukraine joining NATO, prioritizing a negotiated peace with Moscow instead. With the alliance aiming to present a unified front, Ukraine’s membership hopes have been quietly sidelined.#natosummit #UkraineNATO #TrumpDiplomacy #russiaukraine #NATOExpansion #geopolitics #NATO2025 #ukraineconflict #KyivMembership
