Politico reports that at least seven countries have refused to accept Ukraine’s invitation to join NATO.  

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The , Germany, and Spain have already expressed reservations about the move. However, according to the outlet, , , Spain, and other NATO countries are “hiding” behind these two countries and are slow-walking the President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ongoing request. U.S. October 17, Ambassador to NATO Julianne Smith stated that the alliance currently does not have such plans. “Countries such as Belgium, Slovenia or Spain hide behind the U.S. He said that Germany is still “skeptical” about joining NATO, but has softened their stance. “But still, the U.S. has an influence on this… We think that they are consolidating thoughts on NATO, and this has an effect on, instance, and Slovakia,” said Zelensky at attended by .

 

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