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On my way to Washington for #NATOSummit Public Forum. Can’t help thinking that Putin succeeded in exposing NATO’s weakness by the inhumane bombing of Kyiv children’s hospital yesterday, just as the alliance is supposed to show unity and strength. 1/
— Kristi Raik (@KristiRaik) July 9, 2024
Ukraine needs a clear road to NATO membership – there are new, practical elements that can be highlighted by the summit, that’s good, but renaming it a “bridge” is a bit desperate as a way to indicate progress. 3/
— Kristi Raik (@KristiRaik) July 9, 2024
The underlying question is whether NATO is ready, mentally and materially, to break the spiral of the ever more horrifying evil force that Russia has become. I wonder how much worse the situation has to become before it starts to decisively improve. So far we see half-steps. X
— Kristi Raik (@KristiRaik) July 9, 2024
Intense footage of 5-6 Russian Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles hitting Kyiv during yesterday's strikes. pic.twitter.com/JtHwZ3nEtB
— Status-6 (Military & Conflict News) (@Archer83Able) July 9, 2024
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