Ukraine pushes for NATO membership, but it's complicated – DW – 12/03/2024
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Ukraine wants to join NATO immediately — at least the parts of the country that are not occupied by Russia. Kyiv says this will pave the way to peace. Can it be done?

Summary

Ukraine is pushing for NATO membership, proposing that only areas free from Russian occupation join initially. President Zelenskyy argues this could deter further Russian aggression and facilitate peace talks.

However, key NATO members, including Germany, oppose the idea, fearing it could escalate the conflict. France, Poland, and the Baltic states are more open to partial membership, while former NATO chief Stoltenberg supports fast-tracking the process.

NATO’s new Secretary General Mark Rutte prioritizes arming Ukraine over membership discussions.

U.S. policy remains uncertain, especially with President-elect Trump reportedly skeptical of Ukraine’s accession.

  • brucethemoose@lemmy.worldEnglish
    421·
    22 days ago

    Escalate how, exactly? Is Russia going to be at more war with Ukraine?

    And WTF do they think is gonna happen after Jan 20th?

    • Drusas@fedia.io
      29·
      22 days ago

      It’s sickening how so many people are willing to just sacrifice Ukraine to appease Russia. When they say “escalate”, what they really mean is “make us feel some of the hurt that Russia is sending Ukraine’s way”.

      • brucethemoose@lemmy.worldEnglish
        7·
        22 days ago

        Not even that, they really just need to pay more taxes to help Ukraine.

        But nope.

        And Russia wouldn’t dare bomb NATO unless they want to get totally screwed.