NATO's Ukraine Membership and Russia's Opposition: Latest Updates.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg reaffirmed that Ukraine will eventually join the military alliance, but the current focus is on Kyiv prevailing in the war against Russia and preventing new attacks. Ukraine's Western allies will convene at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany to coordinate further assistance to Kyiv. Russia accidentally struck its own city of Belgorod, damaging buildings and leading to explosions. A Russian political party has proposed increasing the income tax rate of Russia's wealthier citizens to support Russia's military offensive in Ukraine. US President Joe Biden spoke with President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission on additional ways allies can support Ukraine. Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand announced a $29 million package for Ukraine, which will include 40 sniper rifles, radio sets, and a donation to a NATO fund in support of Kyiv.