NATO printing on Russia: Ukraine accession required!

NATO printing on Russia: Ukraine accession required!

Vienna, Österreich - Several NATO countries from Northern Europe, the Baltic States and the eastern flank emphasize the rapid recording of Ukraine to NATO. This initiative was the result of a summit of the B9 group, which joined Nordic NATO countries in order to publish a joint explanation to support Kiev. This explanation was published on Monday after representatives from Poland, Romania, Lithuania and the Baltic States, Sweden and Finland met. The B9 Group, founded in Bucharest since 2015, consists of Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary

It is particularly noteworthy that Hungary and Slovakia are considered to be Russia -friendly, which endangers the group's unity. The recent developments make it clear that Sweden and Finland, who only contributed to NATO in 2023 and 2024, are strongly behind the concerns of Ukrainian membership. Despite this supportive attitude, the joining of Ukraine remains uncertain. Several western states still block a clear contribution perspective as long as the war lasts. The joint explanation of the B9 group is considered an attempt to increase political pressure on NATO leadership, especially with regard to the upcoming NATO summit in July.

preparation for the NATO summit

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte emphasizes the need for higher defense spending in view of the geopolitical situation, especially with regard to Russia. According to Rutte, the current goal of at least 2% of GDP is not sufficient for defense spending; Instead, it proposes 3.5% plus 1.5% for military infrastructure. Lithuania President Gitanas Nausėda, also a participant in the summit, calls for faster consolidation and reconstruction of the Military capacities of the NATO countries. Nausėda warns that Russia does not remain idle and urges NATO to act more active and far -sighted.

In this geopolitical context, it is also important to look at the military and security -political differences between NATO and BRICS. While NATO is pursuing a collective defense strategy, the BRICS countries, which also include Russia, have no common military strategy. The NATO summit in the Hague, which will take place in three weeks, will also address the ongoing tensions in the field of international security, which are further tightened by the conflict in Ukraine.

technological superiority and military capacities

NATO's military strength exceeds that of the BRICS countries, even if many of the BRICS nations have a number of majority. NATO countries such as the USA, Great Britain and France have considerable military resources, with the United States playing a crucial role. At the same time, China is investing in the modernization of its armed forces and Russia holds on to his military power despite economic challenges. The current geopolitical tensions make it clear that NATO and BRICS have a strong diverge in their security policy approaches.

Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj thanks NATO and its allies for the support and the promised military aid, while he points out that Europe and the United States have more modern weapons and better tactical solutions than Russia. A recently carried out surprise attack by Ukraine on Russian military airfields, in which over 40 aircraft were destroyed, showed Kiev's growing military ability and illustrates the potential of ongoing conflict.

In this complex picture of support and geopolitical tensions, the initiative for NATO enlargement around Ukraine seamlessly fits and sets the course for future security policy developments in Europe.