Disruptions to flights ensued when about 25 contraband-carrying weather balloons illegally entered Lithuania’s airspace, temporarily shutting down Vilnius airport.
Ukraine gets no NATO invitation, but is allowed to skip the waiting list in the future while allies pledge billions of military aid; France commits long-range monster missiles; Turkey bags fighter jet sales; and the U.S. explains morally questionable choices.
Cluster bombs, Turkish objections to Swedish membership, and when and how to integrate Ukraine into the military alliance are dividing NATO leaders ahead of Tuesday’s crucial summit in Vilnius.
Between negotiating about Ukraine’s future and increased defense spending requirements, NATO leaders will also find time to war game how to respond to a concrete attack from Russia.
