STORY: NATO leaders gather amid political uncertainty, questions on relevance
SHOOTING TIME: July 9, 2024
DATELINE: July 10, 2024
LENGTH: 0:02:06
LOCATION: Washington D.C.
CATEGORY: POLITICS

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STORYLINE:

As leaders from more than 30 nations gather in the U.S. capital of Washington D.C. to mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Ukraine crisis continues to be a key topic, with the prospect of peace appearing distant.

NATO member countries are endeavoring to expedite the delivery of weaponry and military assistance to the war-torn country, when confidence in U.S. leadership is waning and major disagreements remain within the alliance.

NATO, which has grown from 12 members in 1949 to 32 in 2024, is a central pillar supporting the United States' extensive reach and authority in international security matters, reinforcing America's position as a dominant security power.

Despite pledges to provide further military support for Ukraine, NATO leaders will likely refrain from making tangible progress towards its membership in the Western bloc.
   
Yet, more than two years into the Ukraine-Russia conflict, peace still appears distant, serving as an example that the coalition is not promoting peace but rather threatening it.

NATO's actions have sparked protests worldwide. Just recently, hundreds of anti-war organizations and activists gathered in Washington, D.C. during the weekend to protest the summit, scheduled to take place from July 9 to 11.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Washington D.C.
(XHTV)