The threshold for calling this an "attack" on NATO is not clearly defined. But Russia has done everything it can to ensure it does not cross the line…

There is no agreement in the EU on how to bypass Orbán. Earlier options have been discarded, and new ones have yet to be agreed on. But that doesn’t mean a path doesn’t exist…

Ina Coșeru: "For Transnistria, there is no way forward without us. But the reintegration of Transnistria into Moldova will be very costly."

UK Chief of Defence Staff: "Our commitment is to guarantee you safe skies. This will also include British troops on the ground"...

With the situation at the front leaving no grounds to expect a favourable outcome for Zelenskyy, progress towards EU accession is now the Ukrainian president’s only possible legacy…

What is Ukraine doing to prepare for EU accession? And how come the European Union is helping Ukraine prepare for accession talks with the EU itself?

Ambassador Makeiev: "Germany’s stance on Ukraine in NATO has changed... We've started hearing statements from the country's leadership about German leadership on Ukraine."

Hungarian President Viktor Orbán had worn the European Union down to the point that there was a growing willingness to ignore him, but Ukraine seemed determined to sabotage that plan.

"We began to face the biggest blows from neighbouring countries… We adopted a policy of 'unconditional love'."

On June 28th, more than 100,000 people took to the streets – not so much in support of Pride values, but to show Orbán he is losing power… Orbán is the only one who lost in this story.

Ukraine’s success was secured even before the summit began. The NATO Secretary General got the green light to give Ukraine hope for membership.

Russia was the only country to receive the status of a "long-term threat" (even China was overlooked). Particular emphasis was placed on Ukraine. Its defence has been recognised as a priority for the Alliance.

More than half of the country's police force will be guarding Alliance leaders… The summit has confirmed that the United States has accepted Ukraine’s continued path toward NATO membership.

When it comes to military assistance for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, there may be genuinely good news. NATO is leaning toward a framework that would streamline funding for weapons – and potentially more– for Ukraine...

Kyiv has made several blunders that have provided Orbán with arguments to support his propaganda. Fortunately, they were not critical.