Russia has no veto over Ukraine’s accession to NATO, despite what is outlined in the so-called US peace plan presented to Kyiv. This was stated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, according to Politico.

N ATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has moved to clarify that Moscow cannot dictate the alliance’s enlargement decisions, as debate continues over Ukraine’s long-term security. His comments followed renewed diplomatic efforts surrounding a U.S. peace proposal that initially appeared to mirror Russian demands.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna spoke with Newsweek about Russia, Ukraine, and NATO's preparations for future conflict.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to skip a meeting of NATO foreign ministers in Brussels next week, two U.S. officials said, in a highly unusual absence of the top U.S. diplomat from a key transatlantic gathering.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says a US peace proposal has helped bring Kyiv and Washington closer together on the way toward ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, Europe's biggest and deadliest conflict since World War II.

Estonia will buy six new U.S.-made High Mobility Artillery Systems (HIMARS) as European members of NATO rush to build up their military arsenals, including stocks of artillery systems used by Ukrainian soldiers against Russian forces.

Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister highlighted Hungary’s role as one of Moscow’s most reliable energy partners during recent talks between Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian officials. He underscored that Hungary continues to receive stable,

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia has no say in Ukraine’s accession to the Alliance; this decision depends solely on the unanimity of member states. —.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine as a starting point for talks