U.S. Considers Closing Ukraine's NATO Bid as Russia Claims Control Over Ukrainian Regions

According to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, as reported by Tasnim News Agency, the U.S. is considering closing Ukraine's NATO membership bid. Lavrov stated that the U.S. accepts the on-the-ground reality in Ukraine, which includes Russian control over certain regions. El Comercio corroborated this claim, reporting that Lavrov asserted the U.S. rejects Ukraine's NATO membership. The U.S. has not publicly responded to these allegations, leaving the situation in diplomatic limbo.