"Russian Diplomats Issue Warning to West on Ukraine Prior to NATO Summit"

Russian diplomats have warned of "catastrophic consequences" for Europe if the Ukraine war escalates, ahead of the NATO summit where leaders are expected to deliver a "positive message" to Kyiv regarding its prospects for joining the military alliance. Russia has accused the United States of fueling the conflict by providing arms to Ukraine and sees NATO's eastern expansion as a direct threat to its security. While differences are narrowing among NATO allies over Ukraine's push for membership, Ukraine will not be invited to join the alliance while the war continues.