US President Biden Says Ukraine Won't Have 'Easy' Path To Join NATO

USA Today: 'Not automatic': Biden says U.S. won't support fast-tracked path for Ukraine into NATO

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Saturday that the U.S. does not support a fast-tracked process for Ukraine to join NATO at the conclusion of the war.

Ukraine would need to meet certain criteria for NATO membership, Biden said, raising concerns about corruption in the country.

"I think it will. I think it can, but it's not automatic," Biden told reporters as he prepared to leave for Philadelphia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants NATO member nations to commit to accepting Ukraine into the alliance when there is a resolution to the current conflict.

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WNU Editor: It looks like there is going to be a compromise .... NATO-Ukraine Defense Council to Be Established (US Department of Defense).

US President Biden Says Ukraine Won't Have 'Easy' Path To Join NATO

Biden: We won't 'make it easy' for Ukraine to join NATO -- Politico

Ukraine Won't Have 'Easy' Path To Join NATO: Biden -- AFP

No 'easy' path for Ukraine to join NATO - Biden -- RTE

Biden says he won't simplify requirements for Ukraine to join NATO -- Ukrinform

Biden lays down NATO warning for Ukraine -- RT

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