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Bucharest Summit Declaration (2008) — This declaration is notable for stating that Ukraine and Georgia 'will become members of NATO' and that the Membership Action Plan (MAP) would be the next step. It also invited Albania and Croatia to begin accession talks.
Vilnius Summit Communiqué (2023) — Issued in the midst of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, this communiqué details NATO's most recent decisions on strengthening deterrence and defense. It reaffirms that Ukraine's future is in NATO, removes the requirement for a Membership Action Plan, and establishes the NATO-Ukraine Council.
Wales Summit Declaration (2014) — Issued in response to Russia's annexation of Crimea, this declaration marks a major turning point in NATO's post-Cold War posture. It suspended practical cooperation with Russia, created the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF), and called on allies to reverse the trend of declining defense budgets.
Warsaw Summit Communiqué (2016) — This communiqué details the implementation of the decisions made at the 2014 Wales Summit. It announces the establishment of the Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in the Baltic states and Poland, representing a significant shift in NATO's deterrence and defense posture.