Several NATO member states are awaiting the inauguration of the new U.S. administration before deciding on Ukraine‘s request for an invitation to join the U.S.-led transatlantic alliance, as stated by Latvia‘s foreign minister on Tuesday.

Kyiv has called on NATO foreign ministers to extend an invitation during their meeting in Brussels this week; however, progress seems unlikely due to resistance from certain capitals and the ongoing transition in Washington.

President-elect Donald Trump has claimed he can resolve Russia’s conflict with Ukraine within a day, yet the specifics of his administration’s Ukraine policy remain ambiguous.

“In principle, we as political leaders have reached a consensus that Ukraine will eventually become a member,” Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže told Reuters during the meeting.

“The key questions are the conditions and timing, and it is clear that the alliance must unify on this matter. Currently, all allies are waiting for the new U.S. administration to commence its work, which is a reality that is both acknowledged and unacknowledged.”

Braže, who previously held a senior position within NATO, emphasized that Ukraine’s experienced military would be a valuable addition to the alliance, and her country would support Ukraine’s membership if a decision were to be made.

“Some nations are hesitant about inviting a country engaged in conflict to join NATO,” the minister remarked, adding, “We are more adaptable.”