>>/50650/ That article is hilarious. What is Membership Action Plan? https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/topics_37356.htm > a NATO programme of advice, assistance and practical support tailored to the individual needs of countries wishing to join the Alliance. > Participation in the MAP does not prejudge any decision by the Alliance on future membership. Countries wish to join don't have to participate, it's not a precondition, it just helps them prepare, it's kinda mentorship. So in case of Ukraine, it's a big nothing. And to be honest from all the countries that joined NATO, Ukraine is probably the most prepared, has lotsa troops with combat XP, and working knowledge on NATO doctrines, training, strategy, tactics, and equipment. > President Volodymyr Zelensky had voiced hope that Tuesday’s NATO summit in Vilnius would provide a “clear signal” that Kyiv could join the alliance once its war with Russia is over. Well it's a clear signal they won't join as long as the war is on. But as far as I know one of the conditions is that the candidate shouldn't have territorial disputes. Hungary had to confirm over 9000 times that we don't want any clay back, we had to waive our claim (again)! So if the war ends with Russia having some clay (like Crimea), Ukraine has to renounce that clay. Well we won't face WWIII and nuclear holocaust for Ukraine joining NATO. I'm sure other opportunities will occur so we can hope. > Kyiv said its troops captured key heights around the eastern city of Bakhmut. > they had established fire control over the “entrances, exits and movement of the enemy around the city. Major success they literelly encircled Bakhmu! > Russian shelling [...] killed four people, > They hit a humanitarian aid delivery spot in a residential area Evil Russians are war criminals against. > Cluster Concerns > Britain [...] have signed an agreement banning the production, storage, sale and use of cluster bombs > but Ukrainian forces were “running out of ammunition.” > Biden and Sunak were “on the same page Well if they are running out of ammunition I understand why Sunak can dismiss human rights groups claims that they > pose a danger to civilian populations long after they are deployed. You see, Bernd, it's a regrettable necessity. > Turkey using extortion I really laffed at this. I don't think they really want to join to EU at this point. I dunno. It's a funny rap on the nose. Well summit starts tomorrow I think. If this is the warm up, then we're gonna get more entertainment.