Seven NATO countries oppose Ukraine's accession — media
According to the unnamed US and NATO officials and diplomats, Germany and the US top the list of those delaying Kyiv's admission to the bloc | Some NATO countries, including the US and Germany, are hesitant to meet Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's demands for an immediate invitation to join the alliance due to concerns about triggering a direct conflict with Russia, Politico reported, citing four unnamed US and NATO officials and diplomats. ● According to them, Germany and the US top the list of those delaying Kyiv's admission to the bloc. "Countries like Belgium, Slovenia or Spain hide behind the US and Germany. They are reluctant," Politico quoted an unnamed alliance official as saying. Hungary and Slovakia also oppose Ukraine's accession.
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