NATO chief Mark Rutte says Ukraine's membership path is 'irreversible'

Oct. 3 (UPI) -- NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Thursday, where he offered assurances on Kyiv's bid to join the military alliance and support for its efforts to fend off Russia's invasion.

While there are differing opinions within the 32-member alliance on Ukraine's bid to join, Rutte on Thursday reiterated that its path to membership is "irreversible" and can't be impacted by Russia.

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