Biden, G7 leaders announce joint declaration of support for Ukraine
President. Biden told reporters that he hoped "we have finally put to bed the notion of whether or not Ukraine is welcome in NATO — it's going to happen."
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President. Biden told reporters that he hoped "we have finally put to bed the notion of whether or not Ukraine is welcome in NATO — it's going to happen."
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