Assessing Ukraine's NATO Membership: Biden's Caution and Divided Opinions

President Joe Biden stated that Ukraine is not yet ready to join NATO, deeming the idea of its membership as "premature" due to the ongoing war with Russia. He emphasized that Ukraine still needs to meet certain qualifications for membership, but pledged to provide security guarantees and weaponry to defend against Russia. Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine was justified as necessary to support their defense efforts. He expressed optimism about Sweden joining NATO and stressed the importance of keeping the alliance united in the face of Russia's invasion. Biden also discussed the US posture towards China, expressing confidence in reaching a stable point and warning against Chinese support for Russia. He dismissed concerns about his age and expressed a desire to finish the job in the next six years.