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NATO Membership Crucial to Deterring Russian Aggression, Warns Kubilius

4/28/2025

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European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius issued a stark warning: refusing Ukraine NATO membership could embolden Russian military aggression. He emphasized that Russia's true fear lies in NATO's defense of Ukraine, not any threat from it. This statement comes in response to President Trump's claim that Ukraine's NATO ambitions sparked the conflict, a narrative echoed by the Kremlin.

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European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius issued a stark warning: refusing Ukraine NATO membership could embolden Russian military aggression. He emphasized that Russia's true fear lies in NATO's defense of Ukraine, not any threat from it. This statement comes in response to President Trump's claim that Ukraine's NATO ambitions sparked the conflict, a narrative echoed by the Kremlin.