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Ukraine’s future in NATO is now officially backed by all 32 alliance members. At a June 2 summit in Vilnius, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that Ukraine is on an “irreversible path” to membership. The commitment counters Russian demands to halt further NATO expansion toward its borders.
With leaders from the Bucharest Nine and Northern Europe pledging continued support, Ukraine’s position within the alliance is clearer than ever. Ukraine has been invited to join the upcoming NATO summit at The Hague, scheduled for June 24–26, and will likely shape the next steps in the country’s long-awaited accession process.