 WDAL News Time, 632. Ukraine is said to be on its way to becoming a member of NATO. Yesterday, the 32 members of the alliance approved a joint communique that said Ukraine is on a, quote, irreversible path to NATO membership. The move serves to reaffirm NATO's commitment to support Ukraine in its defense against Russia. The NATO Secretary General told reporters their support, quote, will not make NATO a party to the conflict, but it will help Ukraine uphold its right to self-defense.