Before attending the meeting, he expressed confidence that his conversations with Putin would be smoother compared to those with his Nato allies. However, following the meeting, he announced a new chapter of strengthened collaboration with Moscow.
This week, in the same location, the contrast could not have been more apparent. President Joe Biden’s intention was not to appease the Russian leader, but to confront him, over 500 days after his forces invaded Ukraine. Given these circumstances, it is perplexing that Trump remains the frontrunner for the Republican White House nomination.
The Nato gathering aimed to demonstrate the alliance’s unwavering strength and expose Moscow’s miscalculation in attempting to create divisions through the war. President Biden had to navigate the risks of triggering a global conflict while providing Ukraine with the utmost support.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s outburst on social media can be understood to some extent. The sacrifices made by his people and their incredible bravery in opposing Putin’s barbarism deserve recognition and appreciation.
Therefore, while his use of the word “absurd” in response to the collective failure to offer Ukraine a clear path to Nato membership may be considered restrained, he likely knew that such an option was unlikely to be feasible.
Expressing frustration is a human reaction, but realpolitik dictates that granting Nato membership to Ukraine in the midst of full-scale warfare would only exacerbate the situation. The White House believes it is impossible to bestow Nato membership on Ukraine under these circumstances.
If Ukraine were to be admitted to the alliance immediately, it would lead to a conflict involving all Nato countries. As of now, the war has resulted in an expansion of Nato operations on eastern frontiers.
Although Mr. Zelensky did not achieve all of his desired outcomes, he did receive stronger guarantees of political support and, more significantly, increased military assistance. Kyiv had further reason for optimism as the summit reaffirmed its commitment to do whatever is necessary to ensure Ukraine’s success.
President Biden even went as far as to claim that Putin has already been defeated. However, this does not imply that the war has concluded. Polish President Andrzej Duda, whose country has advocated for more robust and comprehensive support for Ukraine, noted that western governments had raised Ukrainian expectations prior to the summit. Nonetheless, he acknowledged that the summit undeniably brought Ukraine closer to Nato.
It is understandable that Kyiv is growing impatient with the ongoing ambiguity surrounding its bid. Despite being of little consolation, it has become morally imperative for Ukraine’s future and people to align with the Euro-Atlantic family.
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