Allowing Ukraine to join NATO could trigger an apocalyptic war with Russia, analysts warn. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week presented a “victory plan” designed to end Russia ’s invasion of his country, which included Ukraine joining the transatlantic military alliance.

The Russian foreign ministry stated in a declaration on Saturday, as reported by Reuters that the admission of Ukraine to NATO will prevent a political and diplomatic resolution of the conflict and will also lead to its escalation.

NATO officials have stated that they are preparing for a reduced role of the US, especially after the presidential elections, according to CNN. "We can’t expect that the US will continue to take on an outsized burden in supporting Ukraine,