Ukraine's NATO membership 'key question' in US-Russia talks: Kremlin
Summary
Ukraine's potential NATO membership was a central topic in US-Russia talks in Moscow, with no breakthrough reached on the issue amid ongoing conflict concerns.
Key Points
- The prospect of Ukraine joining NATO was a key question in US-Russia talks in Moscow.
- Kyiv sees NATO membership as a defense against future Russian attacks, while Russia cites NATO expansion as a reason for troop deployment.
- US President Donald Trump has ruled out Ukraine's NATO membership, presenting a 28-point plan later amended but seemingly rejected by Moscow.
- NATO maintains the door is open for Ukraine's membership, though there is currently no consensus among member states.
