President Biden helps Ukraine join NATO soon?

Russian forces are fighting in an unspecified area of ​​Ukraine

Photo: Russian Ministry of Defense

The situation is not favorable for Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia, Donbass

Spokesman Voloshyn referred to information showing that the Russian side is concentrating troops near the Zaporizhzhia towns of Pryiutne and Robotyne in preparation for an attack on Ukrainian positions.

The information he mentioned included assembling the team, moving to the front line, training in assault groups, and concentrating weapons and ammunition.

After Kyiv launched an operation in Kursk province across the Russian border, the Moscow government's army moved troops from southern and eastern Ukraine to support Kursk.

However, the number of Russian troops in Zaporizhzhia remains unchanged.

Mr. Voloshyn cited intelligence information showing that Russia only redeployed a number of specific units to Kursk, while adding 2,000-3,000 more soldiers there every week to compensate for losses.

According to the spokesman of the southern command of Ukraine, Russia does not have enough troops to carry out a large-scale attack, and it is likely that the enemy is only preparing small-scale attacks.

On the same day, Ukrainian-appointed Governor Vadym Filashkin of Donetsk confirmed that Russian troops had entered the town of Vuhledar, adding that fighting continued to break out there.

Meanwhile, TASS quoted informed sources as saying that Ukrainian units were forced to leave their positions in the central region of Ugledar in Donbass.

In Kursk, the Russian Defense Ministry estimated on October 1 that Ukraine lost more than 340 soldiers in the area within 24 hours. Kyiv has not commented on Russia's report.

New NATO Secretary General supports Ukraine

On October 1, at the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Brussels (Belgium), new Secretary General Mark Rutte declared strong support for Ukraine, according to Reuters.

Regarding the war in Ukraine, Mr. Rutte avoided answering the question of whether the Kyiv government is winning the conflict with Russia. He only mentioned that the situation on the front line is difficult while Russia has only achieved limited gains despite paying a high price.

Following the views of his predecessor Stens Stoltenberg, Mr. Rutte set three priorities for his new term: ensuring NATO is equipped with the ability to defend against all threats, supporting Ukraine and addressing global challenges through joining forces with partners near and far, according to Reuters.

On the same day, the Kremlin said it did not expect any improvement in relations between Russia and NATO during Mr. Rutte's term.

US President Joe Biden (right) received his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on September 26.

President Biden supports Ukraine's early NATO membership?

In a related development, US President Joe Biden may agree to promote Ukraine's NATO membership before leaving the White House in January 2025, according to the Financial Times , citing an unnamed Western official on October 1.

The official was briefed on the content of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent visit to the United States, including the above content.

At the time of meeting President Biden at the White House on September 26, Mr. Zelensky shared a five-point victory plan, including a request to accelerate Ukraine's progress toward joining NATO.

According to Kyiv Independent , the Kyiv government plans to apply for NATO membership in a matter of months, not years.

Russia, the US and NATO have not commented on this information.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chien-su-ngay-951-tong-thong-biden-giup-ukraine-som-gia-nhap-nato-185241001211642679.htm