"Ukraine's Zelenskyy criticizes lack of NATO timeline as Russia targets Kyiv with drones"

Turkey will not harm its relations with Russia while strengthening ties with the West, as it lifts its opposition to Sweden joining NATO. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticizes the lack of a timeline for Ukraine's NATO membership, calling it "absurd." The security situation in eastern Europe, particularly the Baltics, is deteriorating, according to the Lithuanian president. The Kremlin warns that moving NATO infrastructure closer to Russia is a mistake, while Norway's prime minister emphasizes that Nordic states in NATO are not a threat to anyone. NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg states that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has backfired, as it has led to increased NATO enlargement. Ukraine faces challenges in joining NATO due to concerns over Article 5 and ongoing conflict with Russia. Ukraine reports Russian forces launching airstrikes, while President Biden welcomes Turkey's decision to ratify Sweden's NATO membership.