- NATO declines to offer Ukraine a clear timeline or path to join the alliance.
- President Zelensky criticizes NATO's ambiguity as his country battles Russia.
- NATO offers financial and political support to boost Ukraine's membership bid.
- U.S. President Biden says Ukraine isn't ready for NATO membership.
- Dispute over Ukraine's place in NATO strains alliance cohesion.
NATO Agrees to Pull Ukraine Closer, but Offers No Membership Timeline
In failing to offer Ukraine a clear path to joining the alliance, NATO disappoints Kyiv