Angela Merkel defends her decision to delay Ukraine's NATO membership during her chancellorship, citing security concerns regarding Russia. In her memoir, she reflects on the 2008 Bucharest summit and the implications of Ukraine's NATO aspirations, noting that Putin perceived NATO's expansion as a provocation. Merkel also discusses her interactions with Pope Francis regarding negotiations with Trump and acknowledges Germany's shortcomings in defense spending. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)