Ukraine Needs More Than Crisis Management
Its security depends on long-term commitments from the West.
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Its security depends on long-term commitments from the West.
NATO’s upcoming Vilnius summit has to produce more than an articulation of transatlantic solidarity against Russian aggression and a rhetorical expression of support for Ukraine.
The next summit, against a backdrop of war in Ukraine, will be a test of Nato’s solidarity and sense of purpose.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Brussels on June 14, 2021, offers an opportunity for the Alliance to continue its focus on bolstering collective defense in the Baltic region. While great strides have been made over the past seven years to deter Russian aggression, the effort is far from complete. The Alliance must keep a focus on the region, avoiding any premature belief that additional measures are no longer necessary.