## Russia has 'no say' over whether Ukraine can join NATO, Rutte says

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"Russia has no say or veto over who can be a NATO member," Rutte told Spanish media outlet El Pais.

"But within the Alliance, membership requires unanimity," adding that several NATO allies, including the United States, oppose Kyiv's entry.

Rutte's remarks came amid a week of intense diplomacy, after the United States reinvigorated peace talks with a controversial 28-point plan widely viewed as favoring Russia.

Moscow has long claimed that NATO expansion forced it into war, although Ukraine is not a NATO member.

"When you look at the peace plan (we) want to ensure that Putin never tries to attack Ukraine again," Rutte said.

Regardless of how current peace efforts unfold, Rutte believes that "Russia will remain a long-term threat for a long time.".

Rutte stressed that "a peace plan does not change the assessment of Russia as a long-term threat to Europe. »

### Suspect in Washington DC national guard shooting had ties to CIA, agency confirms

Authored by theguardian.com

The suspected shooter of two national guard members in Washington DC on Wednesday worked with CIA-backed military units during the US war in Afghanistan, the agency has confirmed.

2:13 US officials name soldiers injured in Washington DC shooting – video.

Following the shooting, Donald Trump ordered 500 additional national guard troops to Washington DC. »

### Campbell’s fires executive who was recorded saying company’s products are for ‘poor people’

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The Campbell’s Co. said Wednesday it has fired an executive who was recorded making racist comments and mocking the company’s products and customers.

During the meeting, which Garza allegedly recorded, Bally described Campbell’s as “highly process(ed) food” and said it was for “poor people.”. »

### Britain is about to unlock Russia's dirty money - here's how it could be used

Authored by inews.co.uk

Britain and allies have used the interest and the profits accrued on them to fund support to Kyiv.

However, since the 2022 invasion, there have been calls for the assets themselves to be spent on supporting Ukraine.

But Keatinge said the UK could not act alone, and that the bulk of responsibility rested on the EU. »

### Sega finally admits low sales of games may have been impacted by players waiting for "definitive editions", like Persona 5 Royal or SMT 5: Vengeance

Authored by eurogamer.net

During the session, the company was questioned on a drop in sales of catalogue games, and revenue fluctuations impacted by new releases.

Specifically, Sega has released a number of critically acclaimed games, but sales have fallen short of expectations.

In its response, Sega made a number of suggestions, including successful rival games of the same genre and initial pricing of games. »

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