Keywords: Membership


Latvian parliament speaker affirms Ukraine's place in NATO

The speaker of Latvia's parliament, Daiga Mieriņa, told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that her country views Ukraine as a NATO member during a meeting in Kyiv on Thursday. She emphasized Latvia's full backing for Ukraine's integration into both NATO and the European Union, stating......

EU eyes two-tier membership to fast-track Ukraine's entry by 2027

The European Commission is quietly developing proposals to overhaul the EU enlargement framework, potentially replacing the post-Cold War model with a two-tier system that could expedite Ukraine's integration as part of any peace deal to end Russia's invasion. This early-stage initiative would......

Ukrainians rethink NATO amid shifting security options

Ukrainian support for NATO membership has plunged dramatically, dropping from 55% in December 2024 to 38% this month. A nationwide poll by the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation, carried out with the Razumkov Centre from December 5 to 16, surveyed 2,000 adults and captures a pivotal change......

Ukraine poised for fast-track EU membership under proposed peace framework

Ukraine could become a full member of the European Union by early 2027 under a draft peace proposal discussed in negotiations facilitated by the United States, according to information obtained by the Financial Times. The plan forms part of a broader effort to end the prolonged conflict with Russia......

US and Ukraine demand peace deal that preserves Kyiv’s sovereignty

Washington and Kyiv have emphasized that any agreement to end the ongoing war with Russia must fully respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, following what were described as “constructive” talks in Geneva involving US, Ukrainian, and European officials. The discussions, which focused on a US-proposed......

Spain’s prime minister urges UN membership for Palestine after French-led summit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for the recognition of a Palestinian state as a full member of the United Nations, following a French-led summit on the issue. His remarks were made during an address to the United Nations General Assembly, where he emphasized the urgency of the......

Moldovan president warns of Russia’s ‘unlimited hybrid warfare’ ahead of critical elections

Moldova’s president, Maia Sandu, issued a stark warning to the European Parliament on Tuesday, describing Russian efforts to influence her country’s upcoming parliamentary elections as an “unlimited hybrid warfare of an unprecedented scale.” Speaking in Strasbourg, Sandu labeled......

Macron presses Serbia to align with the EU over Russia ties

Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his call for Serbia to embrace its European future, urging the country to prioritize its EU membership aspirations over its longstanding ties with Russia. In a phone conversation with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Macron emphasized the importance of reform and dialogue......

Majority in EU’s largest nations support UK rejoining, but not on old terms

A decade after the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, a new YouGov survey reveals that most people in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain would support Britain’s return to the bloc. However, this support largely depends on the UK accepting full EU membership terms, rather than retaining......