Ukraine's NATO Ambitions Face Potential Delays

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told his parliament while presenting his 'victory plan' on Wednesday that future membership in the NATO alliance is a central part of the plan. The military bloc’s secretary general Mark Rutte, who recently took over after Stoltenberg's term expired, responded in a generally positive manner to this, expressing that his vision is for Ukraine to eventually become a member; however, comments made 'between the lines' which were intended as a message caution are sure to disappoint Kiev. Referencing the Washington-hosted…