NATO Membership Key to Preventing Future Russian Attacks in Ukraine: Stoltenberg

WASHINGTON—NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on July 10 that ensuring Ukraine could join the alliance as a full member is the best way to deter future Russian aggression following 10 years of conflict in eastern Europe. “I strongly believe that when the fighting stops we need to ensure that Ukraine has the capabilities to deter future aggression from Russia and they need security guarantees,” Mr. Stoltenberg said. “I believe that a way to ensure that it stops is actually a NATO membership.” Mr. Stoltenberg’s comments were made at the 75th annual NATO Summit in Washington, where the allies are unveiling a suite of packages, billed as a “bridge to membership,” to support Ukraine....