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:"Now the [[ammunition]] cupboard is bare, even in the United States.  The Russians are learning how to counter advanced western systems, a negative development for NATO's security. It could not be a worse time to risk Europe's security on the basis of being able to stop a Russian attack.  It may be easy for [[British]] [[politician]]s to scream they want NATO to fight in Ukraine, but it isn't [[London]] that is likely the first target of Russia's missiles.  Cracks in the alliance are emerging more quickly than anticipated, and Europe's weak governments are in trouble."

:"Now the [[ammunition]] cupboard is bare, even in the United States.  The Russians are learning how to counter advanced western systems, a negative development for NATO's security. It could not be a worse time to risk Europe's security on the basis of being able to stop a Russian attack.  It may be easy for [[British]] [[politician]]s to scream they want NATO to fight in Ukraine, but it isn't [[London]] that is likely the first target of Russia's missiles.  Cracks in the alliance are emerging more quickly than anticipated, and Europe's weak governments are in trouble."

== The Planned NATO Summit in Washington for July 11-12, 2024 - NATO's 75th Anniversary ==

== The Planned NATO Summit in Washington for July 9-11, 2024 - NATO's 75th Anniversary ==

The White House reported that preparations are underway for a 2024 NATO Summit in Washington: "They welcomed the support that Allies and partners are providing bilaterally to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian aggression. They also discussed the need for Allies to build on the 2014 Wales Summit defense investment pledge. In addition, they underscored their shared desire to welcome Sweden to the Alliance as soon as possible. President Biden conveyed that he is looking forward to hosting NATO Allies in Washington, D.C. July 9-11, 2024 for NATO’s 75th anniversary summit." <ref>https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/06/13/readout-of-president-bidens-meeting-with-nato-secretary-general-jens-stoltenberg-3/</ref>

The White House reported that preparations are underway for a 2024 NATO Summit in Washington: "They welcomed the support that Allies and partners are providing bilaterally to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian aggression. They also discussed the need for Allies to build on the 2014 Wales Summit defense investment pledge. In addition, they underscored their shared desire to welcome Sweden to the Alliance as soon as possible. President Biden conveyed that he is looking forward to hosting NATO Allies in Washington, D.C. July 9-11, 2024 for NATO’s 75th anniversary summit." <ref>https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/06/13/readout-of-president-bidens-meeting-with-nato-secretary-general-jens-stoltenberg-3/</ref>