 The 32 member nations of NATO formally declared that Ukraine is on an irreversible course to membership in the military alliance. John Kirby, spokesman for the National Security Council, acknowledged to CBS News that it's not likely to help end Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia. We also have to worry about escalation issues here with respect to what Mr. Putin might or might not do. And that has been on our minds. Ukraine's membership will not formally proceed until after the end of the war with Russia. You're listening to NCN News.