The Ukraine-Russia war will dominate private conversations between leaders of the 32 member countries.
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden departs the White House in Washington, U.S., for a campaign fundraiser in California, May 9, 2024. REUTERS/Craig Hudson/File Photo
WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden welcomed the heads of Nato member states to Washington on July 9 for an annual summit that gives the embattled Democrat an international stage to convince allies at home and abroad he can still lead. Aides said Mr Biden’s opening speech, expected at 5pm will highlight what his office sees as a key accomplishment: a stronger and more united Nato, under Washington’s leadership, with more members and a resolve to meet their collective security needs.
The grinding Ukraine-Russia war will dominate private conversations between the leaders of the 32 Nato member countries, who have a full agenda focused on military and financial aid for Ukraine and offering some pathway towards eventual Nato membership for Kyiv. The week’s events in Washington will give Mr Biden a chance to address the concerns, including a high-profile speech on July 9 and a rare solo press conference on July 11.
Ukraine ultimately wants to join Nato to ward against further future attacks by Russia, but candidates have to be approved by all of the alliance’s members, some of which are wary of provoking a direct war with Russia.
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