VILNIUS, July 12, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Western powers will propose long-term security commitments for Ukraine on Wednesday after NATO dashed President Volodymyr Zelensky's hopes of a clear timeline for joining the alliance. - 'Absurd' -Western backers have already sent weapons worth tens of billions to Ukraine to help it fight back against Russia's invasion. Zelensky had earlier fired a broadside saying that failure to issue Ukraine a timeframe for joining was "absurd". As part of their attempt to convince Zelensky that Kyiv is moving closer to the alliance, NATO organised an inaugural meeting of a Ukraine-NATO council with him in Vilnius. Biden will later also give a keynote speech at Vilnius university laying out Washington's commitment to defending every inch of NATO territory.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha July 12, 2023 12:39 UTC