Germany's foreign minister stated she doesn't believe Ukraine can join the alliance while still at war with Russia.
NATO first pledged that Ukraine would eventually become part of the military bloc in 2008, but Kyiv has pursued more of a commitment since Russian PresidentVolodymyr Zelensky
However, Ukraine needs unanimous support from the current NATO member states to gain entry, and Germany's hesitancy may signal a roadblock, even though the country supports Ukraine's eventual entry into the alliance.
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